The initiative will provide events where residents can build practical civic knowledge, contribute to a community art project and take meaningful steps toward participation in public life.

Brainerd received the funding through three separate Minnesota Public Facilities Authority awards totaling $2,674,999.

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

BRAINERD — The majority of Crow Wing County commissioners favor a 4.99% levy increase for 2027.

Firefighters and supporters participate in the annual stair climb, remembering the heroes of 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of ...

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BRAINERD — Futures were a little uncertain after a fire ravaged a Front Street building in downtown Brainerd just more than a ...

Business partners Shannon Bertram and Dean Goebel hope to grow their Albany, Minnesota, outdoor retail business even bigger.

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

Leo Petrowski’s 40-yard interception return for a touchdown to start the third quarter turned out to be the game-winner. Petrowski added a 5-yard touchdown run and rushed for 31 yards on four carries.