Americans will celebrate National Taco Day on Oct. 7, and voters in Forum Communications' annual Best of the Best contests have recommendations on where to enjoy the best tacos.| Best of the Midwest
BAXTER — The Chick-fil-A restaurant addition to Baxter, which was first reported in May, is listed for the Tuesday, July 8, Baxter Planning and Zoning Commission meeting agenda for a public hearing.| Brainerd Dispatch
Restaurant has host of options, including popular Pad Thai| Brainerd Dispatch
Laurel Street sees summer addition while Jenkins loses an attraction| Brainerd Dispatch
After struggling with alcoholism earlier in her adult life, Karla Christensen is now an adolescent addictions counselor and is studying to earn her master's degree in social work.| Brainerd Dispatch
The 2025 honorees are Christine Nesheim Plonski, Norman Carlberg and Leslie Ambrose “Bullet Joe” Bush. Proxies accepted the awards on behalf of Carlberg and Bush, who were inducted posthumously.| Brainerd Dispatch
Maher is the owner of Woods to Water Real Estate and co-founder of MN Traders Co. in Pequot Lakes.| Brainerd Dispatch
Guests are encouraged to wear their Minnesota Vikings gear and cheer on the team Sept. 21.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Like a lot of wildlife, grouse prefer the edges of different habitats, such as a timber clearcut next to a mature forest.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
The event took place in Gregory Park in Brainerd.| Brainerd Dispatch
After a nuisance complaint, the Brainerd City Council directed staff to draft an ordinance that would prohibit the feeding of wild and stray animals in the city.| Brainerd Dispatch
City Council members agreed Monday, May 19, to move forward with a new ordinance that would call for active code enforcement along the city’s main thoroughfares and near parks.| Brainerd Dispatch
Council members voted 6-1 on Tuesday, Sept. 2, to table the measure until Sept. 15 when they hope to have more information on the amount of cash the HRA has on hand right now.| Brainerd Dispatch
The policy will lower construction and permit fees for child care facilities in an attempt to alleviate some of the struggles providers face.| Brainerd Dispatch
Because Anderson Brothers was a subcontractor on two projects in Brainerd, City Council members voted Sept. 2 on change orders that come with increased costs.| Brainerd Dispatch
Part of Brainerd Public Schools, Nisswa Elementary serves nearly 330 students in preschool through fifth grade.| Brainerd Dispatch
Our school day provides opportunities for skill development in all the areas that make up reading including phonological awareness, decoding, learning vocabulary, language structure and so much more.| Brainerd Dispatch
From the adults who give so generously of their time and talents, to the students who rise to the occasion again and again, I am reminded how special it is to be part of the Warrior Way.| Brainerd Dispatch
It may seem hard to believe that the summer has flown by and the school year is about to begin.| Brainerd Dispatch
By staying engaged, asking questions, and celebrating student successes, we can help foster an environment where every student feels motivated and capable of reaching their full potential.| Brainerd Dispatch
LEC staff recognize that success cannot solely be measured through standardized test scores, but through supporting students to reach their individual goals.| Brainerd Dispatch
In a world where technology evolves constantly and expectations grow higher each year, Brainerd’s Tech Department remains quietly indispensable.| Brainerd Dispatch
As we look forward to the rest of the year, I invite all of our Harrison families to stay involved, stay connected, and keep learning with us.| Brainerd Dispatch
Freya Johnson, a 12-year-old from Brainerd, self-published a novel called "The Jump" in May.| Brainerd Dispatch
On Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, master gardeners will host a plant sale of perennials, which is the group's main fundraiser, with a focus on native plants, pollinator plants and edibles.| Brainerd Dispatch
Questions about flowers with ornamental onions, healthy spider plants, a native wild plum tree, wild strawberries and ground-cherries are all answered this week.| Brainerd Dispatch
If they are planted too deep, your peony will never bloom.| Brainerd Dispatch
Talia Brodhead has been in recovery for nearly six years and now helps others with their recovery, too.| Brainerd Dispatch
A 5.85% increase is proposed for the levy in the FAD and a 9.49% increase is proposed for the SAD.| Brainerd Dispatch
The county has continued to fund the library system at the minimum level set by the state in 2014 until this consensus to increase it for 2026.| Brainerd Dispatch
By keeping your lawn mowed and brush cleared, you reduce the humid environments ticks need to survive.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
We know that our organization has other capabilities to assist a variety of agencies, not only with food but with transportation and volunteers.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Get ready to spin, win and discover healthy delights at the Crow Wing County Fair.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
What makes Operation Sandwich truly special is not just its impact on hunger, but the way it brings people together.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
The next County Wide Movement Challenge starts Sept. 2 and ends Sept. 29.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Many tens of thousands have attended or graduated from Brainerd Public Schools, and 86 have been honored by induction into the DAHoF. These exceptional people are as diverse as life itself.| Brainerd Dispatch
In 2020, the project team conducted a survey asking people what they wanted to see done with the project that was presented to the people of Brainerd Wednesday, Aug. 31.| Brainerd Dispatch
About 80 people attended two sessions on the Highway 371 and Highway 210 intersection improvement project.| Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd City Council members approved the design for the 2026 reconstruction of Highway 210/Washington Street on a 6-1 vote Tuesday, Feb. 21.| Brainerd Dispatch
Next public meeting is planned Feb. 12 to give more details, visuals| Brainerd Dispatch
Baxter City Council receives feedback, expects to make decision at a later date. More than 40 people attended the special council session regarding the project| Brainerd Dispatch
A host of items from dog park regulations to amendments to the deer hunting ordinance were also discussed on Tuesday, Sept. 2.| Brainerd Dispatch
Council member Zach Tabatt suggests changes to allow for vertical mixed use with apartments above commercial businesses| Brainerd Dispatch
Council members look at 2026 budget and property tax levy as talks continue on what to keep and what needs to be cut.| Brainerd Dispatch
Calendar of events at The Center in Brainerd.| Brainerd Dispatch
Other topics included whether tobacco smoke harms plants, how to care for a streptocarpella Concord blue plant, whether persimmon trees grow here, and jack-in-the-pulpit plants.| Brainerd Dispatch
Emily Brodhead is the liquor manager at the Fifty Lakes Bar, while sister Talia Brodhead is the program coordinator for BLADE. Proceeds from mocktails sold at the bar will benefit BLADE.| 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
The Little Free Library at Kiwanis Park in Brainerd provides storytime.| Brainerd Dispatch
The sale is Oct. 1-3 at the Westgate Mall. Most adult books are 50 cents, and most children's books are 25 cents.| Brainerd Dispatch
More than 100 students from Brainerd and surrounding areas tested their knowledge on books they read over the summer at the 2025 Battle of the Books grand battle at Forestview Middle School.| Brainerd Dispatch
Emily Brodhead is the liquor manager at the Fifty Lakes Bar, while sister Talia Brodhead is the program coordinator for BLADE. Proceeds from mocktails sold at the bar will benefit BLADE.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Other topics included whether tobacco smoke harms plants, how to care for a streptocarpella Concord blue plant, whether persimmon trees grow here, and jack-in-the-pulpit plants.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Sept. 12 will be Ryan's last day as Crow Wing County Attorney. The board has agreed to post for the job internally and appoint a replacement next month.| Brainerd Dispatch
Hopps will step into the role following Don Ryan’s retirement Sept. 12| Brainerd Dispatch
Ryan will step aside as he looks forward to retirement and enjoying a few more boat rides.| Brainerd Dispatch
This event promises an afternoon of fun while supporting the Relationship Safety Alliance’s mission to provide safety, advocacy and hope to survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Minnesota National Guard training site, 7 miles north of Little Falls, will host its biennial Open House 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.| Brainerd Dispatch
A listing of area meetings and events in the Brainerd lakes area.| Brainerd Dispatch
BLADE invites community to celebrate recovery and connection| 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
The man is charged with assaulting a peace officer, damage to a public safety vehicle and driving while intoxicated.| Brainerd Dispatch
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
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
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
This week's featured fall read is "The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch" by Melinda Taub.| Brainerd Dispatch
If they are planted too deep, your peony will never bloom.| Wadena Pioneer Journal
Crow Wing County Emergency Management encourages everyone to start having meaningful conversations about what to do when disaster strikes.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
This week's featured fall read is "The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch" by Melinda Taub.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Meeting is Sept. 13 at First Congregational Church in Brainerd.| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
Zahn brothers deal in power infrastructure at National Conductor and Conductor Power| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
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
Clarence and Marjorie Paulson disappeared from their rural home west of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, in 1984. Their bodies were not found until 1990.| Cloquet Pine Journal
A child maltreatment investigation began in 2022 after Children’s Minnesota hospital in the Twin Cities treated one of the children.| Perham Focus
A child maltreatment investigation began in 2022 after Children’s Minnesota hospital in the Twin Cities treated one of the children, according to the criminal complaint.| Brainerd Dispatch
A child maltreatment investigation began in 2022 after Children’s Minnesota hospital in the Twin Cities treated one of the children, according to the criminal complaint.| Brainerd Dispatch
A child maltreatment investigation began in 2022 after Children’s Minnesota hospital in the Twin Cities treated one of the children, according to the criminal complaint.| Brainerd Dispatch
Jorden Borders in late 2021 messaged a friend claiming she was planning for the death of one of her children because they could not be treated by medical professionals, contrary to all evidence.| Brainerd Dispatch
A Dispatch review of hundreds of court documents and police reports paints a picture of neglect, abuse and defiance of judges’ orders more than a decade before the recent torture case.| Brainerd Dispatch
Camera installations on the farm is a growing area for one Brainerd-area business.| Detroit Lakes Tribune
County Board agrees to purchase land on Milford Lake Drive| Brainerd Dispatch
Camera installations on the farm is a growing area for one Brainerd-area business.| Grand Forks Herald
Several 6-1 votes on Monday, June 16, approved measures that will allow for the expansion of the north Brainerd school to add high school classrooms and the construction of a larger rectory.| Brainerd Dispatch
Buffalo Hills/Lions Park will now be known as Lions Park at Buffalo Hills, a compromise City Council members came up with after a request from the Lions Club.| Brainerd Dispatch
City Council members voted 1-6 Monday, June 16, against moving forward with an ordinance that would place restrictions on the practice.| Brainerd Dispatch
Council members approved several measures at its last meeting that call for public hearings.| Brainerd Dispatch
Inmates in-custody in the Crow Wing County jail in Brainerd, Minnesota| Pine & Lakes Echo Journal
We are proud of our school’s culture and know that stepping through our doors offers students, families, volunteers and visitors an experience they will never forget.| Brainerd Dispatch
Our custodial position job lists 20 different qualifications that are needed for hiring considerations and details 42 different responsibilities that each employee is expected to perform.| Brainerd Dispatch
By continuing to collaborate and learn from one another, we can create an amazing place for students that ensures they are prepared for whatever their future might bring.| Brainerd Dispatch
At Forestview Middle School, we take great pride and effort into creating positive relationships with our students, and making the middle school experience the very best for them.| Brainerd Dispatch
Freya Johnson, a 14-year-old from Brainerd, wrote and published her second novel, "Equinox" in late May.| Brainerd Dispatch
Farro Henderson is a Canadian American scientist and writer. She was an environmental policy adviser to Minnesota Senator Al Franken and Governor Mark Dayton.| Brainerd Dispatch
This week's featured Wine and Words author is Caroline Woods.| Brainerd Dispatch
Public presentation is planned July 22, 2025. Baxter City Council members raise concerns about business access and how design with retaining walls will change the city| Brainerd Dispatch
Audubon Way is tucked off the Highway 371 commercial strip.| Brainerd Dispatch
While council members have expressed concerns about some of the steps needed for the project, staff and parishioners at St. Francis believe the results will be positive for the whole community.| Brainerd Dispatch
