Brainerd Dispatch

Brainerd Dispatch The News and Information Source for the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota since 1881!

The Brainerd Dispatch has been the News and Information source for north-central Minnesota since 1881.
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The Lake Region Christian Hornets played two games Saturday, Jan. 10.
01/12/2026

The Lake Region Christian Hornets played two games Saturday, Jan. 10.

The Brainerd Warriors hosted the Moorhead Spuds Saturday, Jan. 10.
01/11/2026

The Brainerd Warriors hosted the Moorhead Spuds Saturday, Jan. 10.

A special reception will take place Feb. 14 to celebrate Francis Lee Jaques' art and the prose of his wife, Florence.
01/11/2026

A special reception will take place Feb. 14 to celebrate Francis Lee Jaques' art and the prose of his wife, Florence.

U.S. Reps. Kelly Morrison, Angie Craig and Ilhan Omar said their invite was rescinded shortly after they entered
01/11/2026

U.S. Reps. Kelly Morrison, Angie Craig and Ilhan Omar said their invite was rescinded shortly after they entered

Two area boys' basketball teams were in action Saturday, Jan. 10
01/11/2026

Two area boys' basketball teams were in action Saturday, Jan. 10

An explanation of the federal agency investigating the immigration status of people in the U.S., and how to respond when...
01/11/2026

An explanation of the federal agency investigating the immigration status of people in the U.S., and how to respond when approached by an officer.

🔊In this episode, Don and John go over some of the curious terms you may hear in gardening so you won't be left scratchi...
01/11/2026

🔊In this episode, Don and John go over some of the curious terms you may hear in gardening so you won't be left scratching your head.

Michelle Gross, president of the Minnesota-based Community United Against Police Brutality and a paralegal for the Natio...
01/11/2026

Michelle Gross, president of the Minnesota-based Community United Against Police Brutality and a paralegal for the National Lawyers Guild, said Good was trying to turn her car around and leave the scene when officers converged on her car and one of the agents opened fire.

The key factors that trigger a Hoya to bloom are age of maturity, having the plant in bright indirect light and keeping ...
01/11/2026

The key factors that trigger a Hoya to bloom are age of maturity, having the plant in bright indirect light and keeping it root-bound.

The Brainerd lakes area raised $199,705 during the 2025 holiday season.
01/11/2026

The Brainerd lakes area raised $199,705 during the 2025 holiday season.

When domestic problems need covering up, you just find a shiny new external enemy to be the political equivalent of a ma...
01/11/2026

When domestic problems need covering up, you just find a shiny new external enemy to be the political equivalent of a massive, blinking, neon "Exit" sign.

The midterms are 10 months away and you will hear of more Republicans voicing disagreement with the Trump administration...
01/11/2026

The midterms are 10 months away and you will hear of more Republicans voicing disagreement with the Trump administration in effort to salvage reelection bids.

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