🌱 What conditions did Baxter set on the Simonson Lumber site extension?
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In today's newsletter:
- What conditions did Baxter set on the Simonson Lumber site extension?
- When will Baxter’s new Panera by Costco finally open?
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baxter extends interim use permit for lumber yard (brainerddispatch.com) — Baxter residents should know the City Council has extended an interim use permit for the Simonson Lumber site on Independence Road, now owned by QXO, while requiring upgrades to stormwater, parking, and signage. The council also accepted a donation for the police department and secured its own traffic safety enforcement grant. These moves affect local zoning enforcement, road use, and police funding in Baxter. 
• Biz Buzz: Landscaping crews at work at Panera in Baxter (brainerddispatch.com) — A new Panera Bread by Costco in Baxter is nearly ready to open, with landscaping underway and fall opening plans set. The café will feature a drive-thru, patio seating, and daily hours starting as early as 6 a.m. most days. The piece also notes new retail activity in nearby Brainerd, including a furniture shop and discount outlet.
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🗞 Nearby News
Brainerd
- Brainerd Lakes Chamber announces 2026 Four Under 40 Award recipients (brainerddispatch.com)
- Turina's "Escena andaluza" (Andalusian Scene) (yourclassical.org)
- Blue Violin to perform Dec. 13 in Brainerd (brainerddispatch.com)
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- Pillager seeks public comment on comp plan (brainerddispatch.com)
- Area Volleyball: Rangers clip Gobblers for conference win (brainerddispatch.com)
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