8+ hour, 41+ min ago   (195+ words) BAXTER — Parents and guardians of students at Brainerd Public Schools are invited to take part in a community book study centered around the book, “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt. Led by the Forestview Middle School PTO with support from…...

9+ hour, 40+ min ago   (228+ words) Lacy and Matthew Johnson, Sebeka, a girl, Elizabeth Mae, 7 pounds, 4 ounces, July 24, 2026. Tiffany and Coleman Coughlin, Pine River, a girl, Rumi Aura, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, July 24, 2026. Becca and Ben Grieger, Wadena, a boy, Reuben Jon, 9 pounds, 5 ounces, July 27, 2026. Hannah and Andrew…...

10+ hour, 39+ min ago   (565+ words) Many people assume a financial adviser’s main job is to select investments or predict the market. In practice, however, those duties are only part of a much broader relationship. A capable adviser may help clients decide how much to save,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (431+ words) WALKER — Bear activity — at least as far as their interaction with humans — is on the rise in Cass County. The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to take precautions following an increase in bear activity and human-bear…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (1412+ words) 1. Call To Order 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval Of Agenda - Voice Vote NOTICE TO PUBLIC - all matters listed are considered routine by the Council and will all be enacted by one (1) motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (370+ words) 803 Kingwood St., Brainerd 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - Veterans’ Coffee 8 a.m.-noon - Card Recyclers 9-11 a.m. - Senior Golf at Cragun’s 9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Legal Aid 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong 9:30-11 a.m. - Wise Women Rising Summer Series 11 a.m.-noon - LSS Dine-In: Beef hamburger, baked beans, green beans, ketchup,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (412+ words) BRAINERD — The Crow Wing County Farm Bureau is hosting a listening session on current agriculture issues at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Daggett Brook Town Hall, 14074 County Highway 2, Brainerd. The purpose is to surface resolutions to be presented at the…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (120+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Crow Wing County offers numerous opportunities for outdoor activity There is 650 acres of parks, 33 miles of non-motorized trails, 215 miles of motorized multi-use trails, 15 miles of single-track off-highway motorcycle trails, and over 100,000 acres of public land. Why Gardeners Are…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (1271+ words) JAMESTOWN, N.D. — Gene Holter never thought his little lies about his mini cattle would grow so big. When Holter showed up in Jamestown with five head of small cattle, people had questions. Holter, a "cattle showman, auctioneer, owner of Holter's Ranch…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (49+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: The wild outdoors Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Phoenix Bakkila of Mrs. Vagts' and Mrs. Meyer's kindergarten class at Harrison…...