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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• Entertainment, Features and General Assignment Writer: [email protected]
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'God, please don’t give up on us.'
09/24/2025

'God, please don’t give up on us.'

A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator...
09/24/2025

A column by Winona LaDuke, an Ojibwe writer and economist on Minnesota’s White Earth Reservation. She also is co-curator of the Giiwedinong Museum in Park Rapids, Minnesota.

The success of alternative schools lies in their ability to meet students where they are.
09/24/2025

The success of alternative schools lies in their ability to meet students where they are.

The Gophers will meet their former teammate, Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis, in their Big Ten opener Saturday at the Bank
09/24/2025

The Gophers will meet their former teammate, Rutgers QB Athan Kaliakmanis, in their Big Ten opener Saturday at the Bank

Inmates in-custody in the Cass County jail in Walker, Minnesota or the Itasca County jail in Grand Rapids, MN
09/24/2025

Inmates in-custody in the Cass County jail in Walker, Minnesota or the Itasca County jail in Grand Rapids, MN

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through...
09/24/2025

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1925.

Families participate in the Touch-a-Truck event in downtown Brainerd, which provides an opportunity to get a closer look...
09/24/2025

Families participate in the Touch-a-Truck event in downtown Brainerd, which provides an opportunity to get a closer look at emergency vehicles, meet officers and firefighters and more.

This week's Warrior Athlete of the Week finished with 66 digs, 11 ace serves and one set assist last week.
09/24/2025

This week's Warrior Athlete of the Week finished with 66 digs, 11 ace serves and one set assist last week.

Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brain...
09/24/2025

Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401.

Minnesota wins back-to-back games for first time since Aug. 8
09/24/2025

Minnesota wins back-to-back games for first time since Aug. 8

Nine area teams hit the court Tuesday, Sept. 23.
09/24/2025

Nine area teams hit the court Tuesday, Sept. 23.

Lake Region and Little Falls were in action Tuesday, Sept. 23.
09/24/2025

Lake Region and Little Falls were in action Tuesday, Sept. 23.

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