CHRISTMAS

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Reader Opinion: Of foundational importance

It’s important for our public servants to hear how our history has meaning for us today.

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Reader Opinion: Be kind

Christian values should be based on the premise of being kind to everyone, not just those who look and think like us.

February 11, 2023 11:57 AM

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Reader Opinion: Return to sensibility

Director Dondelinger is correct that the issue of how we identify things on the Brainerd school calendar deserves to be revisited by the school board.

February 04, 2023 11:57 AM

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Reader Opinion: Welcome to Brainerd Public Schools

Using Christmas and Easter Break exclusively is not welcoming. Thank you Brainerd Public Schools for welcoming all regardless of their spiritual beliefs.

February 01, 2023 11:37 AM

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Reader Opinion: Bring back Christmas

It’s not only common sense but the right thing to do.

February 01, 2023 11:17 AM

By Rocky Wells

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Reader Opinion: Return Easter and Christmas

The Brainerd School Board to change spring and winter breaks back to Easter and Christmas breaks, as it has been forever.

January 25, 2023 10:27 AM

By Ben Wicklund

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Reader Opinion: Separation of church and state

It is the American way to respect the rights of the minority, as well as the will of the majority.

January 18, 2023 12:15 PM

By Patricia W. Scott

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Reader Opinion: Christmas or winter break?

I’m glad we are a diverse community, but please don't take our traditions away from us that we have had for years and years.

January 18, 2023 12:00 PM

By Mary McCollough

Local

Single mother battling cancer is blessed with gifts at her Brainerd home

Family receives money and gifts from strangers through Best Christmas Ever program

January 01, 2023 05:01 AM

By Nancy Vogt

Local

Poinsettia care for Christmas and beyond

Poinsettias are a main symbol for the holiday season, but many do not know the proper way to take care of them.

December 25, 2022 02:00 PM

By Sara Guymon

A young woman stands in a black dress, posing for a photo in a well-appointed library room. Behind her, words on paper scrolls are affixed to a mossy backdrop.

Minnesota

Minnesota woman helps White House decorate for holidays

Kynze Lundeen of Duluth was selected twice to craft Christmas cheer for the president's home, under both the Biden and Trump administrations.

December 25, 2022 10:00 AM

By Jay Gabler

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Reader Opinion: What does Christmas mean to you?

Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather together to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

December 24, 2022 01:45 PM

By Barbara Jean Lapka

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Reader Opinion: It’s not fair

Life isn’t fair and neither is God. God is gracious. Christmas is God’s uncomfortable interruption for believers who forget that life isn’t fair and God is gracious.

December 24, 2022 01:00 PM

By Reader Opinion: It’s not fair