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The Brainerd Dispatch has been the News and Information source for north-central Minnesota since 1881.
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With Rep. Angie Craig the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee and Sen. Amy Klobuchar now ranking member of t...
12/18/2024

With Rep. Angie Craig the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee and Sen. Amy Klobuchar now ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee, Minnesota has significant influence in ag.

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Thursday for southern Aitkin and southern Cass counties a...
12/18/2024

The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Thursday for southern Aitkin and southern Cass counties and all of Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties.

A search warrant was executed and a blood sample was obtained from the driver of the vehicle on suspicion of driving und...
12/18/2024

A search warrant was executed and a blood sample was obtained from the driver of the vehicle on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

In this Weather Wednesday we look into how NORAD began tracking Santa's famous flight.
12/18/2024

In this Weather Wednesday we look into how NORAD began tracking Santa's famous flight.

The Brainerd Warrriors Alpine ski preview for the 2024-25 season.
12/18/2024

The Brainerd Warrriors Alpine ski preview for the 2024-25 season.

The museum has outgrown its existing 90-year-old building next to a busy airfield
12/18/2024

The museum has outgrown its existing 90-year-old building next to a busy airfield

Adverse childhood experiences significantly affect health, leading to long-term issues like mental health disorders and ...
12/18/2024

Adverse childhood experiences significantly affect health, leading to long-term issues like mental health disorders and chronic diseases.

12/18/2024

Heavy snow is expected Thursday, the National Weather Service in Duluth reported, with 4-7 inches possible.

A roundup of area church services and events in the Brainerd lakes area.
12/18/2024

A roundup of area church services and events in the Brainerd lakes area.

With Craig the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee and Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the shortlist for ranking membe...
12/18/2024

With Craig the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee and Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the shortlist for ranking member of the Senate Ag Committee, Minnesota has significant influence in ag.

We can and should push back against indifference toward public education. We must aspire to do more than slow the rate o...
12/18/2024

We can and should push back against indifference toward public education. We must aspire to do more than slow the rate of descent into mediocrity.

Few are aware of how active vigilantes were in 1880s Dakota Territory. Ron Berget's book, "Montana Stranglers in Dakota ...
12/18/2024

Few are aware of how active vigilantes were in 1880s Dakota Territory. Ron Berget's book, "Montana Stranglers in Dakota Territory," tells a largely forgotten story.

The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m. Dec. 12 on the 6000 block of Fairfax Road.
12/18/2024

The incident occurred around 12:50 p.m. Dec. 12 on the 6000 block of Fairfax Road.

The winter solstice is about endings and beginnings. It is a testament to resilience.
12/18/2024

The winter solstice is about endings and beginnings. It is a testament to resilience.

No more taking family farms, elderly citizens homes, when the counties raise unnecessary taxes.
12/18/2024

No more taking family farms, elderly citizens homes, when the counties raise unnecessary taxes.

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through...
12/18/2024

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1924.

President-elect Donald Trump’s promised policies could have a major impact on Twin Metals’ mining project and Minnesota’...
12/18/2024

President-elect Donald Trump’s promised policies could have a major impact on Twin Metals’ mining project and Minnesota’s clean energy goals.

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