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🌱 Brainerd community reflects on the life of Michael “Mike” Weaver

Brainerd, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi there, Brainerd! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Brainerd community reflects on the life of Michael “Mike” Weaver
  • Why Brainerd-area lakes are seeing more algae — and what it means

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 93 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 99, low: 68.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny; hot, less humid, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Michael (Mike) Typie Weaver (columbiabasinherald.com) — Brainerd readers are invited to remember Michael “Mike” Typie Weaver, who spent part of his childhood in Brainerd before a life of construction work, hog farming, and deep Christian faith. The obituary reflects on his love of motorcycles, family, and helping others, and notes he died on his 80th birthday, surrounded in memory by those who knew him best.
   

• Ask the Master Naturalist: Conditions are right for algae growth on area waterways (brainerddispatch.com) — Warmer waters and heavier rains are helping algae and cyanobacteria thrive in Minnesota lakes, including the Mississippi River near Brainerd and Rice Lake at Lum Park. The column explains common algae types, why blooms are increasing, and how some blue-green blooms can threaten pets and people, with advice on recognizing risks and seeking quick veterinary care for exposed dogs.
   

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  • We’re looking to board a couple mature horses within 30 miles of Brainerd.
    Ideal setup would be stable and feed at night, paddock and pasture days. Thanks! (Nextdoor Sylvan)
  • Looking for someone to clean kitchen and bathrooms for busy individual.
    Clean refrigerator, bathrooms, possibly one or two hours of work. Southeast brainerd area. (Nextdoor South East Brainerd)
  • McDonald's posted a job opening for $15/hour 18+ years old Crew Team Member. in Brainerd. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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