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Child's drawing of an oasis with water, trees, clouds, a flower and a butterfly.

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Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawings to the Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN 56401

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Brainerd firefighters respond to multiple calls May 30

Calls came from Brainerd and Baxter.

May 31, 2023 06:32 PM

Arts and Entertainment

Entertainment Briefs for May 31

A round-up of upcoming entertainment events, such as concerts, plays, music in the park, author events in the Brainerd lakes area.

May 31, 2023 02:57 PM

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Contests & Auctions

Nominate your favs starting June 1, for the 2023 Best of the Brainerd Lakes Contest!

Nominate your favorite business(es) to enter them in the 2023 contest!!!

May 31, 2023 02:36 PM

Latest Headlines

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Soaking it in

Brainerd Splash Pad offers welcome relief on a hot day as temperatures rose to 86 degrees Monday.

May 31, 2023 01:57 PM

By Dispatch staff report

Letters

Reader Opinion: Questioning the process

The naming process for Lyman P. White Park should serve as a reminder of the importance of being transparent and valuing citizen input.

May 31, 2023 11:27 AM

By Don Gorham

Local

Listen: Black bear injures woman after confrontation with family dog near Nisswa

Subscribe and listen to the Brainerd Dispatch Minute at brainerddispatch.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

May 31, 2023 07:57 AM

By Dispatch staff report

Warrior Athlete Breya Sawyer playing lacrosse

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Warriors Athlete of Week: Sawyer first to reach century mark for Warriors

The senior became the first Brainerd Warrior lacrosse player to reach 100 career goals in a win over Sartell/Sauk Rapids.

May 31, 2023 05:57 AM

By Jeremy Millsop

Child's drawing of showers and storm clouds over a lake

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Weather Drawing: Chance for showers

Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawings to the Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN 56401

May 31, 2023 03:27 AM

By Sophie Bock

Local

Listen: Lakes area remembers the fallen on Memorial Day

Subscribe and listen to the Brainerd Dispatch Minute at brainerddispatch.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

May 30, 2023 10:56 AM

By Dispatch staff report

Group of veterans walking on Memorial Day

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Marching as a reminder

The group left around 3 p.m. Monday, May 29, on a rucksack 6-mile march to remind others of the meaning behind the holiday weekend.

May 30, 2023 05:57 AM

By Tim Speier

Child's drawing of a person fishing on a big body of water with the sun overhead.

Local

Weather Drawing: Summer vibes

Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawings to the Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN 56401

May 30, 2023 03:57 AM

By Benji Blake

Local

Brainerd lakes area remembers the fallen

Memorial Day ceremonies started out at Laurel Street Bridge and culminated in a parade and program in Evergreen Cemetery.

May 29, 2023 08:30 PM

By Tim Speier