Paradegoers lined the streets of Downtown Brainerd Saturday, July 4, as they looked to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.

That move, coming roughly 24 hours after another big locker-room presence in Mats Zuccarello signing a free agent contract ...

Neighbors who know each other, and don’t know each other, begin congregating. Friendly greetings of, “hello, good morning, ...

History between 1976 and 2026 has taught us that change can happen faster than anyone expects, but human needs stay ...

BAXTER — Bell Bank is settling into its first summer in the lakes area with a full-service bank location just off Baxter ...

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The milestone coincides with an era ...

Minnesota landowners have the chance to improve the long-term health and value of their property — and be reimbursed for ...

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

Drivers will shift to the new temporary eastbound roadway while crews construct the future westbound lanes. Motorists should ...

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Participants can join virtually by Zoom from their home or office, or they can attend a local watch party to connect with other business owners.

The Brainerd School Board finance/legislative committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, July 9, at the Washington Educational Services Building, 804 Oak St., Brainerd. This meeting is being conducted ...