The ask is $1.5 million a year over the next 10 years, amounting to $1,521 per student for operational needs.| Brainerd Dispatch
On Sept. 12, 2025, Kelsey Hopps took the oath of office and was sworn in as county attorney.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Republican from Maple Grove, Minnesota, is so far the only 2026 candidate for the office.| Brainerd Dispatch
A vote on a resolution to set the preliminary levy is expected at the Sept. 16 regular meeting.| Brainerd Dispatch
If approvals go through, the new restaurant could be open by summer or early fall of 2026.| Brainerd Dispatch
The images and personal messages reveal behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of vacationing in the Minnesota's oldest state park, says lead naturalist Connie Cox.| Brainerd Dispatch
Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawings to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN 56401| Brainerd Dispatch
A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1925.| Brainerd Dispatch
Sarah Nasello shares a classic cookie recipe that's wonderfully soft and chewy that will make you warm and gooey inside too.| Brainerd Dispatch
We make plans. Sometimes plans don’t go as we hope. These are learning opportunities, and our children should be there, seeing us react appropriately to those moments.| Brainerd Dispatch
This week's featured fall read is "The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch" by Melinda Taub.| Brainerd Dispatch
Taken from burial mounds in southeast Minnesota, the remains had been held by Minnesota institutions for many decades.| Brainerd Dispatch
MINNEAPOLIS — Organizers of next weekend’s Farm Aid concert say they’ll consider canceling or switching venues if the University of Minnesota doesn’t reach a deal with striking workers.| Brainerd Dispatch
Office of Cannabis Management Director Eric Taubel said the timing could help meet the growing demand for cannabis flower from retailers licensed by the state| Brainerd Dispatch
The Brainerd Warriors hosted the Sauk Rapids Storm Friday, Sept. 12.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Crow Wing Energized Lunch Tour will give residents with knowledge, inspiration, and a free lunch that will energize positive change throughout our community.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
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Inmates in-custody in the Cass County jail in Walker, Minnesota or the Itasca County jail in Grand Rapids, MN| Brainerd Dispatch
Inmates in-custody in the Aitkin County jail in Aitkin, Minnesota| Brainerd Dispatch
