Brainerd Dispatch photographer Steve Kohls earned first place among all Minnesota daily newspapers in the 2018-19 Better Newspaper Contest for his photography portfolio.
Brainerd Warriors Nick Hastings and Eric Pohlkamp celebrate after Pohlkamp scored the winning goal Tuesday, Feb. 19, over the Bemidji Lumberjacks at Essentia Health Sports Center. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch Gallery and Video
Brainerd Warriors Nick Hastings and Eric Pohlkamp celebrate after Pohlkamp scored the winning goal Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019, over the Bemidji Lumberjacks at Essentia Health Sports Center. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch Gallery and Video
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A North Memorial Air Care helicopter that crashed early June 28, 2019, near the intersection of two runways at Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport is covered with tarps. The crash happened about 1 a.m., killing a pilot and flight nurse and critically injuring a paramedic. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd Warriors Delaney Schaeffer (left) and Avery Eckman try to block the ball Tuesday, Sept. 4, against the Bemidji Lumberjacks at Brainerd High School. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch Video and Gallery
Brainerd Warriors Delaney Schaeffer (left) and Avery Eckman try to block the ball Tuesday, Sept. 4, against the Bemidji Lumberjacks at Brainerd High School. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch Video and Gallery
Race fans cheer as packs of turbo-charged cars roar by during twilight drifting Saturday, Sept. 15, as part of the MAP Proving Grounds at Brainerd International Raceway. The twilight drifting event was a special feature during a weekend of racing at the track. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch Video
Race fans cheer as packs of turbo-charged cars roar by during twilight drifting Saturday, Sept. 15, as part of the MAP Proving Grounds at Brainerd International Raceway. The twilight drifting event was a special feature during a weekend of racing at the track. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch Video
Erika Dahlquist Vigil
A senior portrait of Erika Dalquist stands in the middle of the sidewalk Tuesday night, Oct. 30, in front of The Parlor in downtown Brainerd, as friends and family embrace each other while listening to a song titled “You Should Be Here” by Cole Swindell. Steve Kohls / Forum News Service
Sheryl Yassin and her dog Louie pause on their walk Wednesday, Dec. 5, through the Sertoma Winter Wonderland lighting display at the Northland Arboretum. The display is open on select nights until Dec. 31. For more information visit www.sertomawinterwonderland.comSteve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Sheryl Yassin and her dog Louie pause on their walk Wednesday, Dec. 5, through the Sertoma Winter Wonderland lighting display at the Northland Arboretum. The display is open on select nights until Dec. 31. For more information visit www.sertomawinterwonderland.com Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
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Rosie and Levi Kuschel carry their son Zane with them as they dance Saturday, Dec. 15, at Cowboy Christmas in the Nimrod Community Hall. For 15 years, ranchers and farmers have gathered at the little town hall to celebrate the holiday season with their friends. Steve Kohls / Forum News Service
