Maybe your trail camera will capture something unusual, like a mountain lion passing through the state. Or even Bigfoot, like ...

BRAINERD — The Brainerd Fire Department was called at 8:06 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, for mutual aid for Nisswa Fire Department to the 7700 block of Interlachen Road. Crews assisted with water supply ...

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

ST. PAUL — Beginning the week of Feb. 24, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, working with state government and industry ...

The group is working to secure a location and funding. The goal is to have the center operational by early 2026.

The Loons were unbeaten in three straight openers, with wins at Austin last year and Dallas in 2023 and a draw at ...

Participants may sign up as “hands-on” and work with the knives they purchase or as an “observer” and not have to purchase ...

I am over 70 years old and always considered myself too smart to fall for a scam. I am writing this in the hope that others can benefit from my experience.

Alivia Brown is finding her confidence. The Pillager junior showed it with 26 points against Sebeka Friday, Feb. 14, in a ...

One of the most prominent challenges of today’s high school experience is the influence of social media. Platforms like ...

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

Nomination forms are available from and should be returned to John Erickson, Brainerd Public Schools archivist, Washington Educational Services Building, 804 Oak St., Brainerd, MN, 56401; or can be ...