3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (287+ words) 20 years ago (2006) 30 years ago (1996) Baxter Mayor Jon Main says he will not seek reelection. "I have personal goals I want to achieve and I'm running short of time," Main said. He has served as mayor for 10 years and served on…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (750+ words) BAXTER " Nick Miller's dad got him into Legos when he was 8 years old and they started collecting Medieval Lego Castles complete with little kings on tiny horses. Miller suspects all those castles may have played a role in his getting…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (721+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Cass County Board: Commissioners approve labor contract, rezoning request The board approved the 2026-2028 Health, Human and Veteran Services department labor contract with a 3% cost-of-living adjustment and 3% step increases. PONTO LAKE TOWNSHIP " The second "Road Show" of the summer…...

4+ day, 21+ hour ago  (149+ words) Brainerd Dispatch America 250: 50 years ago today - June 19, 1976 Here are the headlines from the front page of the Brainerd Dispatch on June 19, 1976 Get ready for a blast from the past! As we count down to America's 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the Brainerd…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (167+ words) BAXTER " The 53-year-old Baxter man who died Thursday, June 19, after his motorcycle was struck by a pickup truck on Highway 371 in Crow Wing County has been identified as Dennis Nels Hyatt. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash at…...

4+ day, 13+ hour ago  (132+ words) CROSSLAKE " A Care for the Caregiver course is planned from 2-: 3: 30 p. m. Tuesday, June 23, at Crosslake Lutheran Church in Crosslake This course is open to the public and is free. There is no need to register. This hour and a half course…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (132+ words) Brainerd Dispatch CROSSLAKE " Essentia Health is hosting a joint replacement seminar on Wednesday, June 24, in Crosslake that will highlight available care options for shoulder, knee and hip surgeries. " This free event starts at 5: 30 p. m. and will take place at The Gathering,…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (48+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: Celebrating Juneteenth Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St. , Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Reagan Moe of Mrs. Payne's and Mrs. Meyer's fourth grade class at Harrison…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago  (300+ words) 20 years ago (2006) 30 years ago (1996) Not even water is free. The recent dry weather resulted in Brainerd opening the water interconnection line and sending water to Baxter, which will be billed for it. To deal with the water shortage, Baxter officials…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago  (683+ words) ARRESTS " A 20-year-old man was arrested at 9: 45 p. m. June 12 on County Highway 16 and ABC Drive. A 53-year-old man was arrested at 3: 17 p. m. June 1 on the 17000 block of County Highway 11. PROPERTY DAMAGE " Report of property damage June 3 on Ostlund Avenue. ARRESTS " A 33-year-old…...