Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401.

A common question is, “What’s the best lure to throw to catch lots of fish of various species?” For me, the answer is easy. A bladed swim jig paired with a plastic trailer catches bass, northern pike ...

BRAINERD — The community came out to bless a new home being built in the community through the efforts of Lakes Area Habitat ...

On Halloween of 2025, Janice officially sold the business to Liedl, who signed on with years of business experience, giving those who loved and supported Gardiner's Hardware Hank hope for the future ...

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the ...

Pequot Lakes assistant track and field coach Bud Bjornaraa earns honor at the National Strength and Conditioning Association Conference in New Orleans.

World-renowned epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm also announces work of the Vaccine Integrity Project, allowing approval ...

MOORHEAD — Pierz’s Wyatt Betsinger ran a second-place 16:25.0 in the Terry Harrington 5K as part of the 11th Annual Dragon ...

ST. MICHAEL — Alex Paysee recorded 16 saves, but the St. Michael-Albertville Knights peppered the Brainerd Warriors ...

Conrad Koll returned the opening kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown and the Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines were off to the races as they defeated the Long Prairie-Grey Eagle Thunder 41-14 Friday, Sept. 4.

The Hunger Action Food Drive is run through the Crow Wing County Food Access Coalition for the second year. It coincides with September, which is Hunger Action Month.

"Sometimes, not nearly often enough, we get a chance to be a part of something greater than ourselves — and it starts with a belief that we can." ...