Kara Schaefer News Today

The National Diabetes Prevention Program is a community-based, lifestyle change program that offers diabetes prevention education and support for people with pre-diabetes.

Projects on the list include improvements at Jaycees Park and the expansion of the beach and campground at Lum Park.

September is National Falls Prevention Month. Crow Wing Energized is offering an award-winning, evidence-based program, Matter of Balance, in Pequot Lakes, Brainerd and Crosslake.

Five residents spoke Monday night against the restrictions.

Voting is open online and at the Crow Wing County Fair for the next vegetable of the year through Crow Wing Energized.

City Council members are expected to discuss the issue at one of their next meetings.

The board reduced its original request of $400,000 for new lights down to $50,000 for an apparent "Band-Aid" approach.

One way to help prevent falls is to participate in a Matter of Balance class, an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels.

See the veggies in action and get a selfie with them at 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, at the Veggie Talent Show on the Mills Stage at the Crow Wing County Fair.

Crow Wing Energized launched the One Vegetable, One Community initiative to encourage healthy eating. The latest Crow Wing County Community Health Survey found 2 out of 3 adults in the county are not eating the recommended five or more fruits and vegetables a day.