Brainerd HRA

02/27/2024

The Crosby HRA is hiring a maintenance specialist, see below for more information.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Crosby Housing & Redevelopment Authority Maintenance Specialist Status:                &…

08/14/2023

08/11/2023

BRAINERD PUBLIC UTILITIES BOIL ORDER ADVISORY

08/11/2023

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

August 10th, 2023
BOIL WATER ADVISORY
BRAINERD’S WATER IS CONTAMINATED WITH TOTAL COLIFORM BACTERIA.
BOIL YOUR WATER BEFORE DRINKING OR FOOD PREPARATION TO AVOID GETTING SICK.
What should I do?
Do not drink, brush teeth, or cook with tap water without boiling it first. Or use a safe alternative such as bottled water.
• Bring all water to a rolling boil for one (1) minute.
• Let water cool before drinking.
• Use boiled or bottled water for drinking, making ice, brushing teeth, and food preparation until further notice.
• Boiling kills bacteria and other organisms in water.

What happened?
The drinking water may have been contaminated due to construction that occurred on July 27th, 2023 but the root cause is unknown. Brainerd does not normally disinfect its drinking water. The affected area includes Brainerd’s northern portion of its distribution.
What are we doing?
We are taking the following steps to correct the problem: Brainerd will be chlorinating the system so that there will be chlorinated water throughout the northern portion of its distribution for a period of 24 hours. Following that time, Brainerd will then flush the chlorinated water and collect samples to confirm there is no total coliform bacteria. We will let you know when tests show the water is safe to drink and you no longer need to boil your water. We expect to resolve the problem by August 14th, 2023.

What may be the health effects?
Total coliform are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated. Microbes in these wastes can cause short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a special health risk for infants, young children, some of the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.
If you are concerned about your health or the health of a family member, contact your health care provider.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.

For more information
Please contact Todd Wicklund at 218-825-3220.
For more information: Community Drinking Water Advisory Guidance (https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/water/docs/com/dwaguidance.pdf)

06/02/2021

Are you or is someone you know an accounting professional looking for a change? We have an open position you should check out or share! Visit our website for all the details! http://brainerdhra.org/employment-opportunities/

05/25/2021

Don't put off those needed home repairs—we can help! We still have a few grants available for qualified homeowners in the City of Emily. Call us and we'll give you the scoop!

05/18/2021

Join our team! We're seeking an ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST. Visit our website for all the details! http://brainerdhra.org/employment-opportunities/

05/14/2021

Do you own a single-family rental home in NE Brainerd? We have rehab grants available!

05/11/2021

RentHelpMN is open for applications. What does it offer?
Eligible Minnesota renters can receive help with rent and utility bills dated on or after March 13, 2020. If you qualify, you could receive up to 15 months total assistance. Apply now!

If you have experienced hardship due to the pandemic and need assistance to pay your rent or utility bills, you may be eligible for COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance.

05/10/2021

Families in NE Brainerd & Emily may qualify for a home rehab grant. And income limits are greater than you might think! Call us at 218-824-3438!