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We want your Stories of Christmas

Deadline is Dec. 19.

December 02, 2022 10:08 AM

By Dispatch staff report

Stoplight at Buffalo Hills Lane and South Sixth Street

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Stoplight up and running at Business Highway 371/Buffalo Hills Lane

The timing of the signal will be monitored and adjusted accordingly.

December 02, 2022 08:28 AM

By Dispatch staff report

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Brainerd Lakes Curling Association to host milestone 10th annual bonspiel

The curling tournament is set for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 2-4.

December 02, 2022 06:00 AM

By Theresa Bourke

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Brainerd crash injures 1

The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash, reported at 6:33 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, at Oak and South Eighth streets in Brainerd.

December 01, 2022 02:32 PM

By Dispatch staff report

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Downtown Window Walk set for Friday

Downtown Brainerd businesses will decorate their windows for the holidays and run special promotions.

December 01, 2022 07:55 AM

By Theresa Bourke

Radio personalities from Hubbard Broadcasting Inc.'s Brainerd lakes area stations broadcast live from inside Westgate Mall to raise funds during the Radiothon to End Child Abuse.

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Radiothon to End Child Abuse to broadcast live again from Westgate Mall

The 29th annual Radiothon to End Child Abuse starts at noon Thursday, Dec. 1. WJJY, B93.3, The Power Loon and COOL 103.5 will join with area child protection teams and Prevent Child Abuse Minnesota to raise funds for, and awareness about, child abuse prevention and neglect.

December 01, 2022 06:00 AM

By Frank Lee

Theater curtains provide the backdrop for the play's name with a radio microphone in front.

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‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ is On the Air

Set in a radio station in the 1940s, the play utilizes radio drama techniques to bring the familiar story to life. Five actors portray the 46 characters in the story, and also create all of the sound effects needed to make the narrative come alive.

November 30, 2022 03:00 PM

By Dispatch staff report

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Brainerd council looks to lower 2023 tax levy

The Brainerd City Council will set the final levy in December.

November 30, 2022 05:00 AM

By Theresa Bourke

People decorate cookies at Knotty Pine Bakery on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, during Small Business Saturday in downtown Brainerd.

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Downtown Brainerd Small Business Saturday

Photos and video of downtown Brainerd kicking off the holidays.

November 28, 2022 03:00 PM

By Kelly Humphrey