Brainerd Dispatch Minute

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

Severe thunderstorms cause power outages across Crow Wing County 06/24/2025

Survey open for Baxter businesses to weigh in on 371 overpass design 06/23/2025

Soaring temps, humidity lead to extreme heat watch this weekend 06/20/2025

City Council gives St. Francis project its blessing 06/19/2025

Crow Wing County signs enforcement agreement with ICE 06/18/2025

Severe storm causes extensive tree damage 06/17/2025

'No Kings' protestors rally along 7 blocks in Brainerd 06/16/2025

Eichorn seeks to dismiss federal child solicitation indictment 06/12/2025

Local law enforcement calls on state to do more for mental health 06/11/2025

3-3 Brainerd School Board vote denies operating levy 06/10/2025

Principal resignations lead to admin changes at Brainerd schools 06/09/2025

Alert workers clear building during downtown fire 06/06/2025

Borders guilty on all counts in child torture trial 06/05/2025

Minnesota recognizes Crow Wing County election officials 06/04/2025

Air quality alert extended to June 4 for all of Minnesota 06/03/2025

Students graduate from Brainerd High School and Brainerd Learning Center 06/02/2025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Softball to state and year in review 05/30/2025

Crow Wing County increases number of junk vehicles allowed 05/30/2025

State offers closing statements in child torture trial 05/29/2025

Nisswa owner, cat reunited after 9 months 05/28/2025

Prosecution rests, defense files for acquittal in Jorden Borders trial 05/27/2025

Husband, adoptive parents testify at child torture trial 05/23/2025

Fraud claims focus of testimony in Jorden Borders trial 05/22/2025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Shane Jordan 05/22/2025

Voices of the homeless 05/21/2025

Brainerd to pursue active code enforcement in visible areas 05/20/2025

Children testify against Crosslake mom accused of torturing them 05/19/2025

Injuries the focus of continuing testimony in child torture trial 05/16/2025

Witnesses continue testimony in child torture trial 05/15/2025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Karissa Haugen 05/15/2025