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The article focuses on a MsStorian Adventure wherein Lake Superior's sandy beaches was combed with nearby dirt roads; and offers information on agates that were formed in gas bubbles within rocks.

The article discusses the MsStorian adventure at several historical and ghost towns of Brained, Minnesota including Crow Wing state park, Gill river and quarry.

The article discusses 19th century pioneer women in Brainerd, Minnesota, including Hester Cronk Gillman's sale of land to the Lake Superior and Puget Sound Company to build a railroad, Sarah Chapman's construction and sale of the Merchants Hotel, and real estate developer Emma Forsythe.

The article offers information on the October 12, 1918 forest fire in Minnesota which killed over 450 people including lack of firefighting equipment made it difficult to extinguish the bog fires completely; and small fire began on October 10, 1918 which spread to become a huge forest fire.

The article focuses on the Black Cemetery in Wealthwood, Minnesota, where many Civil War veterans including Joseph Henry are buried.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of digging up an old outhouse pits in Brainerd, Minnesota.

A review is offered of the Carnegie Library located at Alexandria, Aitkin, and Little Falls in Minnesota

The article offers suggestions on alternative growing methods for successful and low-maintenance gardening; and presents recommendations for planting lasagna garden that involves organic and layering method.

The article explores the history of Christmas traditions in Lake Country, Minnesota, including the first sign of Christmas and the tradition of gift giving.

The article focuses on investigation of spirits at the Last Turn Saloon in Brainerd, Minnesota by the investigating group MsStorians, and mentions murder of Clara McDonald and her baby by her husband John, evidences of hearing noises at Saloon, and ringing of phone in the abandoned phone booth.

The article focuses on the Block 24 of Brainerd's Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd, Minnesota, where many Civil War veterans including Charles Barr and Salem Aitkin were buried.

The article offers information about several hidden tunnels found in the downtown area of Brainerd, Minnesota, highlighting the rich history of the city's architecture. It provides details about Crow Wing County's oldest buildings, which tower above the downtown skyline and house retail stores, cafes, apartments, saloons, county offices, and city agencies.

The article offers information on the mayoral election of Brainerd, Minnesota on May 18, 1875, and mentions resignation of former mayor M.C. Russell, Thomas Lanihan's appointment as the new mayor, and city council's refusal to work with Lanihan.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including a trick question based on finding a motorcycle hidden in Pelican Lake of Crow Wing County, Minnesota, and articles based on area zoos and suggestions for some berry recipes.

The article offers information on the Brainerd History Week to be held in Brainerd, Minnesota on June 15-21, 2015.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to the articles in previous issues including "Gourmet to Go" and an article on Park Rapids in Minnesota in the July/August 2014 issue, and readers praising information published in the journal.