Brainerd Dispatch Minute

Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what’s happening in Brainerd, Minnesota.

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Dana Clough 10/08/2026

Chip Rankin promoted to brigadier general in Minnesota National Guard 10/07/2026

Brainerd to explore Safe Routes to School plans in north Brainerd 10/06/2026

Baxter man dies in Brainerd crash 10/05/2026

Pedestrian struck, killed by train in Little Falls 10/02/2026

Essentia Health, HealthPartners enter affiliation agreement 10/01/2026

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Cody Shepherd 10/01/2026

Backus mayor leads criminal gang in movie 09/30/2026

Brainerd man faces criminal charge for sexual assault 09/29/2026

School Board candidates field questions during forum 09/28/2026

Minnesota Supreme Court grants new trial in Crow Wing County murder case 09/25/2026

Former state senator sentenced to 16 months in child solicitation case 09/24/2026

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Grant Gmeinder 09/24/2026

Brainerd teachers, school food workers reach contract agreement 09/23/2026

Brainerd man faces felony assault charges following incident at bar 09/22/2026

Motley soldier missing since WWII buried with honors 09/21/2026

BLADE Recovery Walk celebrates those on healing journeys 09/18/2026

Early voting begins Friday in Minnesota 09/17/2026

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Dave Herath 09/17/2026

Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum celebrates its grand opening in grand fashion 09/16/2026

Brainerd council expands allowable areas for food trucks 09/15/2026

Crosby man faces several felonies for assaulting police officers 09/14/2026

Sertoma Club announces 2026 is final year of Winter Wonderland 09/11/2026

Man charged for alleged sexual assault of 14-year-old in Baxter 09/10/2026

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Joel Clough 09/10/2026

Back to School in the Brainerd lakes area 09/09/2026

Prosecutors seek 5 years in prison for former senator in child solicitation sting 09/08/2026

Safer student crossings in place at Oak Street roundabouts 09/04/2026

Cass County approves 5.78% preliminary levy increase 09/03/2026

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Jason Freed 09/03/2026