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National Vietnam Veterans Day event March 29 at Brainerd VFW

Veterans are encouraged to bring photos and memorabilia to share and to talk about their experiences with others who were there.

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Benefit for Harlee Annable is Saturday, March 25, at VFW

The benefit, which starts at noon, is sponsored by Pit Happens! and will feature bingo, a silent auction and a bake sale.

March 22, 2023 04:27 AM

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Warming Communities from the Heart event planned for Jan. 12

This distribution event is to raise awareness for crisis programs and for those who are in need.

January 10, 2023 04:27 AM

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Winners of the Voice of Democracy competition announced

The winners were announced in December.

January 08, 2023 02:27 PM

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Santa at the Brainerd VFW on Saturday

Kids 12 and under are invited to bring parents with them to the event. There will be pizza and gifts for all the kids when they visit with Santa.

December 07, 2022 02:00 AM

By Dispatch staff report

Retiring the flag with grace and dignity, the Brainerd Honor Guard performs a flag ceremony that involves burning old and damaged flags in a respectful manner.

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Armed Forces Freedom Festival

Photos and video from the Armed Forces Freedom Festival in Brainerd.

May 23, 2022 04:36 PM

By Kelly Humphrey

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Memorial Day Committee to meet April 27

Volunteers are needed for the upcoming Memorial Day event in Brainerd.

April 24, 2022 08:00 AM

By Dispatch staff report

Columns

Column: On National Vietnam War Veterans Day, we honored those who served

The Brainerd VFW paid tribute to Vietnam Vets that day and many came to share their stories and memorabilia.

April 02, 2022 06:00 AM

By Sue Sterling

A photo of a group of people holding a donation check of $8,000.

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Brainerd VFW donates to water tower fund

The check was for $8,000.

January 26, 2022 08:00 AM

By Dispatch staff report

A group photo of Brainerd VFW Auxiliary Essay Coordinator Saundra Swearingen (left), essay winners Macayla Green, Clare Caughey and Dominick Melin and Auxiliary President Sue Sterling.

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VFW Auxiliary announces the winners of 5th grade essay contest

Taking first place was Macayla Green from Nisswa. Second place went to Clare Caughey from Fort Ripley and taking third was Dominick Melin from Deerwood.

January 16, 2022 08:23 AM

By Brainerd Dispatch

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Voice of Democracy essay winners announced

The theme was “America: Where do we go from here?”

December 23, 2021 09:00 AM

By Brainerd Dispatch

Brainerd Dispatch graphic with news spelled out in letter tiles

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Applications being accepted for Voice of Democracy, Patriot’s Pen competitions

Students living within 50 miles of Brainerd should apply. The entry deadline is Oct. 31.

September 08, 2021 01:00 PM

By Brainerd Dispatch

Community

Worth Knowing: Waubun barber drew customers from miles away

Max Voss gave haircuts six days a week for nearly 60 years to customers from far and wide.

September 06, 2021 07:00 AM

By Matthew Guerry