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Learn more about how local news works during our inaugural Trust Week, set for April 3-7.
At the Brainerd Dispatch, we are honored to share the unique and compelling local stories of our community and work hard to keep you informed. In 2021, we published more than 6,400 articles sharing the news and stories that matter to you. As we welcome a new year, let’s reflect on some of the top stories from 2021 that connected our community.
Forum Communications Company recently asked subscribers to enroll in EZ Pay. Those who enrolled or who already made use of this automatic payment option were entered to win a selection of prizes. Read more to find out who won.
Forum Communications Company is proud to announce Pierre-Paul Lamoureux will be working with The Rink Live as a project consultant. Lamoureux will work closely with administration and reporters to expand The Rink Live hockey coverage and exceed the expectations of hockey fans.
The digital edition of your newspaper, or e-paper, is available early every morning in a familiar format. Learn how to turn the pages, increase text size and more so you don't miss the news you need to stay informed and connected. Watch the video below to see how the e-paper tools help you easily read your daily e-paper.
Featuring over 20 individual podcasts, the FCC Podcast Network has grown to be one of the top podcast networks in the upper Midwest. The network delivers engaging conversation from reputable hosts on a wide array of interests, news topics and more.
Don't miss the info you need to plan the perfect summer getaway! Learn how Go Visit! is available to help you discover all the places you need to see throughout our region.
Today we celebrate World Press Freedom Day with free access to our entire network of news sites. We welcome you to explore all the ways in which our journalists work to keep you informed and connected with reliable information you can trust.
We heard your feedback and have been working to simplify your news login experience. Now, you'll experience fewer disruptions when accessing your local news or any of our more than 20 news sites, e-papers and apps.
What do you want from your ag news? We want to know your thoughts and needs for your farm and ranch news. And, when you take the survey, you’ll be entered for a chance to win $250!