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Our Voice Our Song festival is Feb. 28 in Staples
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (399+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little…...
Four burning questions to start Minnesota United's 10th MLS season
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (911+ words) The start of Minnesota United's 10th season in MLS begins Saturday after an offseason of turnover churned up big questions. In 2025, the Loons set a club record of 58 points and reached the Western Conference semifinals for a second straight postseason. The…...
LaDuke: The leadership of Ojibwe Queen Ruth Flat Mouth
5+ day, 30+ min ago (375+ words) Ojibway historian William Warren mentioned a wife of a Yankton Dakota Chief Shappa. According to oral traditions, Shappa, head chief of the Yankton Dakota, sent his Ojibway wife on a "fleet horse" and with his "peace pipe" to arrange a…...
Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development Committee to meet Feb. 19
1+ week, 1+ day ago (338+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little…...
CLC completes $11.5 million renovation project
1+ week, 4+ day ago (465+ words) BRAINERD " It's all about the students at Central Lakes College, and now they've got the facilities to reflect that motto. "Everything we do is about building futures for our students," CLC President Hara Charlier said during a ribbon cutting ceremony…...
Family of transplant patient in ICE custody say he’s not getting proper meds
1+ week, 5+ day ago (333+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little…...
Reader Opinion: Fighting back
2+ week, 2+ day ago (157+ words) Thank you, Brainerd Dispatch, for your in-depth reporting of the Jan. 24 vigil where 300-plus people stood in -24 degrees peacefully protesting ICE activity in Minnesota, including the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. We also stood in solidarity for the…...
Weather Drawing: Seahawks vs. Patriots
2+ week, 2+ day ago (49+ words) Weather Drawing: Seahawks vs. Patriots'Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: Seahawks vs. Patriots Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Lyla Garber of Mrs. Luke's and Mrs. Meyer's…...
College Softball: Raiders ranked heading into new season
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1553+ words) BRAINERD " This season will be like no other in Ray Austin's 10-year tenure as the head softball coach of the Central Lakes College Raiders. For the first time, Austin and the Raiders will start the season with the NJCAA Division…...
Special school board meeting planned
2+ week, 3+ day ago (331+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little…...