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BAXTER — After multiple meetings and more discussion on costs versus benefits, the Baxter City Council split in its approval for 2024 street projects.
Brainerd 5-year-old Kailani Nakano asked for $5 donations in support of her family members who have breast cancer.
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Students from career and technical programs at the Central Lakes College Brainerd campus graduated Thursday, May 9.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office responded to the report of a bear attack at 10:51 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, just south of Ironton.
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Sunny skies for the majority of Mother's Day Weekend and the Fishing Opener
The other side of the moon, it turns out, looks much different from the side we are used to seeing.
Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN, 56401.
May 11 marks the 40th anniversary of the explosion at the Lake Lillian Farmers Elevator that caused the deaths of two men and injured four others.
Inmates in-custody in the Crow Wing County jail in Brainerd, Minnesota
Inmates in-custody in the Hubbard County jail in Park Rapids, Minnesota
Inmates in-custody in the Cass County jail in Walker, Minnesota or the Crow Wing County jail in Brainerd, MN
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Trends are trends, and lawmakers and public officials must be held accountable for their indiscretions while serving the people.
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Anglers by the dozens braved chilly temps, a stiff wind and spitting rain to line the shore near the confluence of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers for a chance at snagging a paddlefish.
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A group of parents at Forestview Middle School treated teachers to lunch at the SKOL Food Truck on Thursday, May 9, in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
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A mild winter has created challenges for hydrangeas. Plus, when is the right time to transplant that rhubarb, and a blue seed mystery solved.
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“Caps Off 2024” magazine, a tribute to the area high school and college graduates
Learn how you can advance your business in the Brainerd Dispatch, Echo Journal, and Echoland Shopper!
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Welcome to our newest publication - Lakes Area Health & Wellness Magazine!
Published in: Brainerd Dispatch, Wednesday, March 20, 2024; Crosby-Ironton Courier, Wednesday, March 20, 2024; Echo Journal, Wednesday, March 20, 2024
The Dispatch received a total of 44 awards, including 21 first-place finishes to become the smallest newspaper to claim the Vance Trophy in the almost 40-year history of the prize.
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Saluting the hard-working businesses who serve the Brainerd Lakes Area!
Share your favorite photos of activities, nature, animals, and any events at the lake, with us. Enter by April 24, 2024.
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A Place to Belong. Opportunity. Innovation. Success.
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The Brainerd lakes area is chock full of resorts, fishing hot spots, unique shopping opportunities, and many other family fun activities. But do you know what else the lakes area has? Amazing food!
Extra! Extra! You valued the comics and games features on our websites and let us know you missed them. We heard your feedback and are happy to announce our comics and games sections are back!
There are two new printed issues each week!
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Area cities upgrade infrastructure, housing options rise and new businesses join the community while others expand.
The most complete guide to golf courses in central Minnesota!
Who are the people being held in custody in Aitkin, Beltrami, Cass, Clearwater, Crow Wing, Douglas, Hubbard, Itasca, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Ottertail, Todd, and Wadena counties?
Inmates in-custody in the Crow Wing County jail in Brainerd, Minnesota
Inmates in-custody in the Aitkin County jail in Aitkin, Minnesota
Inmates in-custody in the Mille Lacs County jail in Milaca, Minnesota
Inmates in-custody in the Morrison County jail in Little Falls, Minnesota
Inmates in-custody in the Cass County jail in Walker, Minnesota or the Crow Wing County jail in Brainerd, MN
Inmates in-custody in the Itasca County jail in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
Inmates in-custody in the Wadena County jail in Wadena, Minnesota