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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

Screenshot of Zoom call with Amy Klobuchar and others.

Local

Klobuchar, community college leaders talk workforce shortage

Included in the Zoom call was Paul Preimesberger, dean of enrollment management and student success at Central Lakes College.

January 26, 2022 06:50 PM

Anglers ice fishing during the Ice Fishing Extravaganza.

Weather

Weather Drawing: Bring on the Extravaganza!

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

January 26, 2022 08:15 AM

School bus driver performing a pre-check on their bus before driving.

Local

COVID, cold and a driver shortage challenges Reichert Bus Service

Every available driver is operating a bus route at the Brainerd bus company.

January 26, 2022 04:45 AM

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School members sit around the board table.

Local

Fewer COVID-19 cases could mean fewer masks at Brainerd Public Schools

If cases decrease under 50 new cases a week for three consecutive weeks, the district will begin repealing masking requirements.

January 26, 2022 03:00 AM

By Theresa Bourke

Minnesota

Minnesota school board fires counselor facing sexual misconduct charge

RJ Polley was charged on Jan. 14 in Freeborn County District Court with third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

January 25, 2022 09:56 AM

By Tribune News Service

Local

School Board begins search for next superintendent

The board hopes to hire its next superintendent by the end of April.

January 25, 2022 07:00 AM

By Theresa Bourke

Local

Weather Drawing: Pool party

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

January 25, 2022 06:00 AM

By Brainerd Dispatch

Minnesota

A Minnesota kindergarten program takes learning outside

By the 2023-2024 school year, school officials want to start transitioning the entire elementary to an outdoor, play-and-inquiry-based, environment-focused school.

January 24, 2022 10:20 AM

By Elizabeth Shockman / MPR News

Weather

Weather Drawing: Making a snow fort

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

January 24, 2022 08:15 AM

By Isaac Holkko

Local

Weather Drawing: Time for playoff football

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

January 23, 2022 04:41 AM

By Brainerd Dispatch

Columns

Viewpoint 181: Pride in partnership with you!

As I reflect on the past six years and look toward the exciting future ahead for Brainerd Public Schools, I have great pride in the accomplishments that have occurred in partnership with our outstanding Board of Education, dedicated district staff, talented students, supportive parents/families, and our ever-generous community.

January 22, 2022 09:00 AM

By Laine D. Larson | Brainerd Public Schools superintendent

Columns

CLC Connection: Finding spaces where you belong

CLC is the community’s college. We’re your college. If you haven’t visited our campuses for a while, stop by, take a tour. Feel the warmth of the people and find the spaces where you belong.

January 22, 2022 08:00 AM

By Dr. Hara Charlier | Central Lakes College president