Jasmine Shackleford was a reporter intern with the Brainerd Dispatch for the summer of 2025. She is a student at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where she is pursuing a degree in journalism. She has previously lived in upper Michigan, northern Wisconsin, California and Minnesota.…| 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
While a litany of surgeries, procedures and unusual test results failed to clarify the 9-year-old boy’s conditions, it led to speculation about Borders’ role in causing or fabricating his illnesses.| 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
A child maltreatment investigation by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office began in May after Children’s Minnesota hospital in the Twin Cities treated one of the children for dropping hemoglobin numbers, 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
Loss of life in a West Virginia coal mine stirred memories of a winter when the nation's greatest single iron mine tragedy took lives in central Minnesota.| Brainerd Dispatch
The disaster killed 41 Cuyuna Range miners 100 years ago on Feb. 5, 1924, for the worst mining disaster in Minnesota history.| Brainerd Dispatch
Crow Wing County Board members were in favor of exploring the expansion that could double the park, extend trail systems, add pier to site of mine collapse| Brainerd Dispatch
County Board agrees to purchase land on Milford Lake Drive| Brainerd Dispatch
This year's headliners are Daughtry, Riley Green and Gary Allan.| Brainerd Dispatch
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
Q&A with Jillian Peterson, professor of criminology and criminal justice at Hamline University and co-founder of The Violence Project| 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
As of Sunday afternoon, the court docket shows motion hearings set to begin Monday at 9 a.m. instead of a previously scheduled trial.| Brainerd Dispatch
Words by the Water is a brand new fundraiser for the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library, coming to Madden’s on Gull Lake in May.| Brainerd Dispatch
Gretchen Anthony is one of the Minnesota authors who will appear at the inaugural Words by the Water event in May.| Brainerd Dispatch
Together, we’ll keep creating a place where students feel empowered, inspired, and deeply connected — to their learning, their community, and each other.| Brainerd Dispatch
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
Enjoy free access to klick! photo galleries| Brainerd Dispatch
Enjoy free access to klick! photo galleries| Brainerd Dispatch
Enjoy free access to klick! photo galleries| Brainerd Dispatch
The aquatic invasive species is currently present along the shoreline adjacent to the Potato Lake inlet, according to the Minnesota DNR.| Brainerd Dispatch
The story of Park Rapids' charming downtown is part of a series called Lakes Country Treasures, which will take readers down the roads and through some of the most unique must-see gems of Minnesota's lakes country.| Brainerd Dispatch
Don Samuelson, lifelong Brainerd resident, leaves a legacy as area legislator, volunteer| Brainerd Dispatch
The protests were in response to President Donald Trump's plan to hold a military parade Saturday in conjunction with the U.S. Army's 250th birthday| Brainerd Dispatch
Top two choices expected to be on display at Feb. 29 open house in Baxter City Hall.| 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
The property covers 27.2 acres, much of it wooded with a wetland on one side.| 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
With limited resources, where should Baxter do more with city parks?| Brainerd Dispatch
Audubon Way is tucked off the Highway 371 commercial strip.| Brainerd Dispatch
The second choice was the North Water Tower location at Inglewood Drive and Woida Road.| Brainerd Dispatch
Coverage of 2024 local, state and federal elections. Headlines and breaking news.| Brainerd Dispatch
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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
The GnarBQ includes a brat meal, live music The Smokin’ Desk, $1 skate deck raffle, a pop-up skate park, free skateboards to try out and skate park merchandise for sale.| Brainerd Dispatch
License applications open through July 3.| 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
A listing of area meetings and events in the Brainerd lakes area.| Brainerd Dispatch
In part 4 of the Minnesota Vice series — The I-Team scrambles, a journalist makes a strange trip to Mexico, a bombshell report airs, and Casey turns to public ridicule and defiance| Brainerd Dispatch
Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401.| 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
Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawings to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN 56401| Brainerd Dispatch
The Crosby-Ironton Activities Department announced the hiring of its new boys' basketball coach.| 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
Twins scored three times on solo home runs| Brainerd Dispatch
Ann Bailey discusses the problem of soil erosion and why farmers should consider ways to stop erosion now instead of being forced to do it by people without farming backgrounds.| Brainerd Dispatch
A daylong meeting in Rochester covered the latest nitrogen management research, along with existing and future policy regarding nitrates in water.| Brainerd Dispatch
Nitrogen surrounds us, but understanding how it can be both a friend in agriculture and a foe in water was among the conversation of urban and ag industry members.| Brainerd Dispatch
Michael Johnson finds that while it may not be a cost savings or time savings to “do it yourself,” at least you will learn something| Brainerd Dispatch
Here's a way you can help stop the spread of pests on your farm and across the region.| Brainerd Dispatch
Soil and Water Conservation District staff are trying to work with producers as a popular pilot conservation program gets a revamp and contracted funds remain unpaid.| Brainerd Dispatch
Minnesota mental health counselor Ted Matthews is retiring later this month and offers up some advice from his 40 years in the career.| Brainerd Dispatch
Sentencing is slated for Aug. 7 in the case of three children who were tortured and threatened with death. Borders intends to appeal verdicts.| Brainerd Dispatch
Providing alternatives for people to prevent drunken driving is one goal of the Brainerd Lakes Toward Zero Deaths coalition in its effort to move toward zero traffic fatalities.| Brainerd Dispatch
About 60 firefighters from Brainerd, Little Falls, Deerwood, Pequot Lakes and Nisswa responded to a downtown Brainerd building fire around 11 a.m. Wednesday on the 600 block of Front Street.| Brainerd Dispatch
Threats aimed towards players are “not rare,” manager Rocco Baldelli said| Brainerd Dispatch
Appointed by Gov. Tim Pawlenty in 2010, Crow Wing County District Judge Erik J. Askegaard served for over 15 years.| Brainerd Dispatch
Pinecrest will encompass 54 acres and include 32 luxury apartments, 44 senior apartments and 30 memory care/enhanced assisting living units, along with a child care center.| Brainerd Dispatch
Work will occur from 7 a.m. Monday to noon Friday with lane closures, 24-7, on both directions of Highway 210 through early July.| Brainerd Dispatch
Named Minnesota’s Best Magazine by the Minnesota Newspaper Association - and rightfully so!| Brainerd Dispatch
Voting begins July 1 and runs through midnight July 31.| 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
Two panels at the Midwest Ag Summit addressed agriculture infrastructure problems and potentials, from trucking to rail to ports and the ocean.| Brainerd Dispatch
Despite repeated warnings from experts, soil continues to erode at an alarming pace. Soil health advocates say it's past time to do something about it.| Brainerd Dispatch
From feces-covered walls to injured officers and inhumane treatment, the jail system is not designed to house those with mental health concerns.| 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
Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawings to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN 56401| Brainerd Dispatch
In part 3 of the Minnesota Vice series — Thousands of dollars of unreported cash are stashed, a box of money is discovered, youth hockey goals are achieved, and angry denials are made| Brainerd Dispatch
The Legislature also passed a repeal for MinnesotaCare coverage for undocumented adults, new data center provisions and modifications to the state’s safe and sick time law.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Brainerd Dispatch is your #1 source for news, weather, and sports around Brainerd, Baxter, and throughout Minnesota.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Class 1A State Track and Field finals Wednesday, June 11, at St. Michael-Albertville High School.| Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd competed in the Class 3A State Track and Field Finals Thursday, June 12, at St. Michael-Albertville High School.| Brainerd Dispatch
The Class 2A State Track and Field Finals Thursday, June 12, at St. Michael-Albertville High School.| Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd Public Schools stands out not just because of its accomplishments, but because of its people.| Brainerd Dispatch
To all our staff, students and families, thank you for making Riverside Elementary an extraordinary place to learn and grow.| Brainerd Dispatch
I am hoping this will help reconnect us with you and help raise a better awareness of what happens throughout the school year.| Brainerd Dispatch
This week’s featured Words by the Water author is Traci Lambrecht, of P.J. Tracy fame.| Brainerd Dispatch
This week’s featured Words by the Water writer is Karen E. Cooper, author of “When Minnehaha Flowed With Whiskey.”| Brainerd Dispatch
Inmates in-custody in the Hubbard County jail in Park Rapids, Minnesota| Brainerd Dispatch
The Park Rapids Fire Department responded in less than 10 minutes, estimates the assistant fire chief. "God was looking out for him."| Brainerd Dispatch
Revised plan, with some items cut or put on hold, will be back before the City Council in April| Brainerd Dispatch
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Heales, Knapp will join city council in 2025| Brainerd Dispatch
Forums for Brainerd School Board, Crosslake City Council, Crosby City Council, Crosby-Ironton School Board and Crow Wing County Commissioner District 5 will take place over the next two weeks.| Brainerd Dispatch
The filing period for school districts and municipal offices that do not have a primary election is July 30 through Aug. 13.| Brainerd Dispatch
