Masking Up for Shopping

073020.N.BD.NisswaShopping1.jpg — Brookston Glander, next to his mother Carly Glander, carries the fruits of his shopping trip, a lollipop and a stuffed lion, Wednesday, July 29, through downtown Nisswa. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

By Kelly Humphrey

July 30, 2020 05:00 AM

Shoppers and shopkeepers in Nisswa navigated the changed Main Street shopping experience of the coronavirus pandemic. Families were out shopping in what is a lakes area summer draw — downtown Nisswa. Shops offered hand sanitizer and signs provided reminders to wear face masks.

1/6: "Mask Up Buttercup" is the message on a sign Wednesday, July 29, in front of Zaiser's in Nisswa. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

2/6: Cyrus Besler sprays hand sanitizer for people who want some Wednesday, July 29, at the entrance of B's Factory Outlet in Nisswa. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

3/6: The Strom family looks at the outdoor display Wednesday, July 29, on the sidewalk in front of B's Factory Outlet in Nisswa. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

4/6: Cyrus Besler sprays hand sanitizer for people who want some Wednesday, July 29, at the entrance of B's Factory Outlet in Nisswa. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

5/6: The Strom family looks at the outdoor display Wednesday, July 29, on the sidewalk in front of B's Factory Outlet in Nisswa. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

6/6: Diners enjoy the outdoor seating Wednesday, July 29, at Ganley's Restaurant in Nisswa. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch

By Kelly Humphrey

Growing up in the Brainerd lakes area I realized that I never wanted to leave, so it is a true blessing that I was able to find a job at the Dispatch doing something I love. As a visual journalist, I work in the mediums of photography and videography to bring our readers everything from sports, hard news, weather and local events to slice of life documentation of our coverage area.