12-year-old Sophia Forchas has improved from critical condition to serious condition.| Brainerd Dispatch
Minnesota area news, government, traffic updates, accidents, fires, education news, and more.| Brainerd Dispatch
Mary Murphy joined Forum Communications in October 2024 as the Minnesota State Correspondent. She can be reached by email at mmurphy@forumcomm.com.| Brainerd Dispatch
Voters are choosing between Democratic nominee XP Lee and Republican Ruth Bittner in a district that has recently favored DFL candidates.| Brainerd Dispatch
The sandstone bluffs and hillsides of the Minnesota River Valley are especially vulnerable.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Republican from Maple Grove, Minnesota, is so far the only 2026 candidate for the office.| 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
