Hundreds gather for Taste of the Lakes fundraising event

Hundreds gather for Taste of the Lakes fundraising event

BRAINERD — People packed the Exchange Building Thursday, March 19, at the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd to sample food from a dozen central Minnesota restaurants. The event, Taste of the Lakes, is a fundraiser in support of the Brainerd Family YMCA’s youth mentoring programs and enrichment opportunities for all ages. Participating restaurants this year were Anchor North, Block North Brew Pub, Breezy Point Resort, Dunmire’s, Grand Casino Mi…