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Brainerd Public Schools officials opened a 1993 time capsule from Franklin Junior High School and sealed a new one to be opened in 2074.
Deborah Erickson will be the county's fourth administrator succeeding Tim Houle, who has been Crow Wing County's administrator for the last 16 years.
St. Cloud State administrators say the budget cuts are necessary to address a structural budget deficit caused by years of spending that outpaced student enrollment.
Carrie Allord was recognized as Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom’s 2024 Outstanding Teacher Award winner.
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Inmates in-custody in the Itasca County jail in Grand Rapids, Minnesota
The House was scheduled to debate the bill Monday but tabled it shortly before midnight after hours of debate on other measures.
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Lois Riess went on a cross-country gambling spree even as she murdered.
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Public hearings on ordinance for cannabis dispensaries and short-term rentals will take place at the Brainerd Planning Commission's meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15.
Licenses offered this year include two landowner permits, two 10-year history permits and six general lottery permits.
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The Hunger Free Campus Grant program was established to help fight hunger on Minnesota college campuses. Eligible colleges and universities may apply by May 23.
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Deliciously tender and ultra moist, these muffins are loaded with flavor and can be whipped up quickly using basic pantry staples.
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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!
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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!
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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