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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🔊In this episode, Don and John welcome Kimberly Hess for a discussion of her career in floral decorating and creating on...
11/23/2025

🔊In this episode, Don and John welcome Kimberly Hess for a discussion of her career in floral decorating and creating one-of-a-kind arrangements.

A 6 p.m. Dec. 1 public meeting to review the 2026 budget and property tax levy is slated, with the council adopting a fi...
11/23/2025

A 6 p.m. Dec. 1 public meeting to review the 2026 budget and property tax levy is slated, with the council adopting a final budget and levy in December.

A bark mix lets excess water drain away quickly and allows air to reach the roots, which will prevent root rot.
11/23/2025

A bark mix lets excess water drain away quickly and allows air to reach the roots, which will prevent root rot.

Five area dance teams were in action Saturday, Nov. 22
11/23/2025

Five area dance teams were in action Saturday, Nov. 22

Crosby-Ironton vs. Minnetonka Saturday, Nov. 22, at Southwest Christian High School.
11/23/2025

Crosby-Ironton vs. Minnetonka Saturday, Nov. 22, at Southwest Christian High School.

Most of the recent fraud in Minnesota was committed by private businesses. All businesses and legislators who complain a...
11/23/2025

Most of the recent fraud in Minnesota was committed by private businesses. All businesses and legislators who complain about regulations can thank businesses who, due to greed, behaved badly.

If we want our schools to excel, the most productive question a board member can ask isn’t “Why did you choose this goal...
11/23/2025

If we want our schools to excel, the most productive question a board member can ask isn’t “Why did you choose this goal?” but rather, “What do you need from us to achieve it?”

Devon Williams and John Nestor miss Saturday's game against the Wildcats
11/23/2025

Devon Williams and John Nestor miss Saturday's game against the Wildcats

Calendar of events at The Center in Brainerd.
11/23/2025

Calendar of events at The Center in Brainerd.

It’s common to see little Junior running around TCO Performance Center or U.S. Bank Stadium
11/23/2025

It’s common to see little Junior running around TCO Performance Center or U.S. Bank Stadium

Winter fishing regulations for walleye will be in effect from Monday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.
11/23/2025

Winter fishing regulations for walleye will be in effect from Monday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026.

Minnesota’s defense surrendered 525 yards of total offense while blowing a 28-13 third-quarter lead
11/23/2025

Minnesota’s defense surrendered 525 yards of total offense while blowing a 28-13 third-quarter lead

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