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Snow days prompt Brainerd School District to add extra day of classes
The Brainerd School District tacked on an extra day of classes for students after the district dealt with four snow days this winter. Friday,...
 News/education March 20, 2019 - 5:00am
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Four things that changed my laundry game after doing laundry at my friends' home
Most of us do our laundry the same way every time. When I was recently without a washing machine for two weeks, two friends were nice enough...
 lifestyle March 19, 2019 - 2:57pm
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Judge rules man not guilty of sister's murder by reason of mental illness
A Crow Wing County District court judge ruled 38-year-old David Michael Otey, who stabbed his sister to death at her Crosby workplace in January...
 News/crime and courts March 19, 2019 - 5:54pm
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Seizures of methamphetamine by law enforcement are on the rise in Minnesota.
Sheriff Goddard sees the future of drug law enforcement. It starts now.
Crow Wing County officials say they will deal with the county's drug problem with community outreach, increased proactive enforcement measures,...
 News/government and politics March 20, 2019 - 7:00am
These girls were crowned Sunday, March 17, during the Minnesota United States Pageant at Tornstrom Auditorium in Brainerd. Pictured are Mini Miss Minnesota Daphnie Talsma (front, left), Toddler Miss Minnesota Prudence Litke, Petite Miss Minnesota Clover Ellstrom-Stevens (back, left), Little Miss Brainerd United States Lauren Hand and Miss Pre Teen Minnesota United States Gabriella Miller. Jeff Mozey / Lifelike Photo Studio
Minnesota United States pageant crowns winners
Several girls and women were crowned during the Minnesota United States Pageant Sunday, March 17, at Tornstrom Auditorium in Brainerd. Results...
 News March 20, 2019 - 3:00am
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Three deaths on White Earth said to be daughter, grandchildren of White Earth police chief
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. -- Authorities are investigating the deaths of three people in the White Earth area, although so far they are releasing...
 News/crime and courts March 18, 2019 - 4:01pm
Minnesota man charged with sexually assaulting young girl for 2 years
OLIVIA, Minn. — Ronny Ray Oleson, 59, of Olivia, is being held in the Renville County Jail on $100,000 unconditional bail on charges that he...
 News/crime and courts March 19, 2019 - 5:14pm
Reader Opinion: Equal rights for women
How do we begin to thank local lawmakers for voting against the Equal Rights Amendment? My mom was widowed at 40 and experienced all the financial hardships these ill informed and misguided ideologues are intent on inflicting her great-granddaughters.
opinion/letters March 20, 2019 - 5:30am
Out-of-home placements of children are on the rise in Crow Wing County, in large part due to the meth addiction of their parents, as county officials explained at the Tuesday, March 19, committee of the whole meeting. Frank Lee / Brainerd Dispatch
Coming Thursday: Crow Wing County combats meth problem
Out-of-home placements of children are on the rise in Crow Wing County, in large part due to the meth addiction of their parents. Learn more...
 News/government and politics March 20, 2019 - 4:30am
Body found in Mississippi River southeast of Twin Cities
HAGER CITY, Wis. — Pierce County authorities recovered a body Tuesday, March 19, on the Wisconsin side of the Mississippi River backwaters...
 News/crime and courts March 19, 2019 - 5:23pm
Dr. Noel Francisco
Dr. Noel Francisco August 7, 1923 - March 18, 2019 Dr. Noel Francisco, 95, of Backus, Minnesota, formerly of Superior, Wisconsin, passed away...
 March 19, 2019 - 9:41pm
Robert Dale Marsh
Robert Dale Marsh Dec. 20, 1953 - March 15, 2019 BRAINERD, Minn. - Robert Dale Marsh, 65, Brainerd, died Friday, March 15, in Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center. A gathering of family and friends will be from 10-11 a.m., followed by a celebration of life at 11 a.m., Saturday,...
 March 19, 2019 - 9:28pm
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Jenkins: Possible compromises surfacing in CR 145 decision
Crow Wing County Commissioner Bill Brekken presented the Jenkins City Council with a possible compromise on cost sharing for road work Monday,...
 News/government and politics March 20, 2019 - 4:00am
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft holds the Lombardi Trophy and waves to fans during the Super Bowl LIII championship parade Feb. 5, 2019. Stew Milne / USA TODAY Sports
Robert Kraft offered plea deal in prostitution solicitation case
Prosecutors in Florida have offered plea deals to New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and 24 other men charged as part of prostitution stings...
 News/crime and courts/sports/football March 19, 2019 - 4:30pm
Terry Lee Bryant. Minnesota Department of Corrections
Level 3 offender to move to Brainerd: Community notification meeting set Thursday
Level 3 predatory offender Terry Lee Bryant is scheduled to be released from prison Monday, March 25, and will move to the area of Gillis Avenue...
 News/crime and courts March 19, 2019 - 3:00am

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