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Road to Recovery: ‘They all matter to me’
After losing her parents, Janelle Gates honored their memory by turning their house into a sober home to help those on their recovery journey.
September 28, 2022 06:00 AM
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By  Theresa Bourke
Couple in military gear with two young daughters
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At young age, BHS grad makes mark in veterans’ lives: Scholl witnesses bill signing at White House
Sheyla Scholl was invited to Washington, D.C. in August to see the president sign the PACT Act, which extends medical benefits for veterans.
September 18, 2022 09:00 AM
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By  Theresa Bourke
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Baxter teen with Down syndrome to light up NYC Times Square
Sarah Meyer, 13, of Baxter will appear on the big screens of New York City’s Times Square on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 17, as part of the annual National Down Syndrome Society video presentation that will also be livestreamed. Her family will be at the iconic tourist attraction, too.
September 16, 2022 05:30 AM
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By  Frank Lee
Man stands on mountain, trees in background, rocks in front of him reading "1900."
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Longville man traverses entire Appalachian Trail
Egon Overgaard is using his trip as an opportunity to raise money for a solar array project at Salem Lutheran Church in Longville.
September 02, 2022 04:00 PM
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By  Theresa Bourke
People eat ice cream outside of the Chocolate Ox in Nisswa.
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Ice cream brightens rainy day
Photos of people eating ice cream while avoiding the rain.
August 24, 2022 08:49 PM
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By  Kelly Humphrey
Elias Fenstermacher
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Last Civil War veteran buried in Crow Wing County to be honored in Brainerd
A public dedication ceremony by the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Camp No. 56 will take place Aug. 27 at Evergreen Cemetery in Brainerd to honor Union Pvt. Elias Fenstermacher, the last Civil War veteran buried in Crow Wing County. He died in 1948 at the age of 97.
August 21, 2022 09:00 AM
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By  Frank Lee

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Former Crosby Mayor Jim Hunter
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Former Crosby Mayor Hunter dies at 73
Those who knew Hunter beyond the controversial headlines will remember him for much more: his natural desire to help anyone in need, wise and well-placed advice, corny jokes and an abiding love for his city and its future.
August 19, 2022 06:15 PM
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By  Chelsey Perkins
American Civil War Union re-enactors atop horses in a field.
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Coming Sunday: Honoring Civil War veteran
The last Civil War veteran buried in Crow Wing County will be honored in a public ceremony at a Brainerd cemetery.
August 19, 2022 04:00 PM
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By  Dispatch staff report
Farm family of the year
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Pequot Lakes family named Crow Wing County Farm Family of the Year
Dean and Briana Visser own the Benville Equestrian Center near Pequot Lakes and are the 2022 Crow Wing County Farm Family of the Year. Benvelle Equestrian Center provides boarding opportunities for horses as well as education for both horse and rider.
August 05, 2022 06:30 AM
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By  Frank Lee
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