The Brainerd Dispatch welcomes letters on recent articles and current issues. Letters should include the writer's full name, city and a phone number (for verification only). Letters are limited to 300 words. Only one letter per person per week.

Letters airing a personal complaint with a private enterprise will not be considered. Letters containing personal attacks will not be considered. Letters endorsing candidates will be limited to 150 words. Send letters to Reader Opinion, Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974 Brainerd, Minn., 56401 or email them to readeropinion@brainerddispatch.com.