Brainerd Dispatch Minute

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

Pine River parents face criminal charges after child's death 09/22/2025

Pine River parents face criminal charges after child's death Today is Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38312270

Chick-fil-A gains city approvals 09/19/2025

Chick-fil-A gains city approvals Today is Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38282125

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - With Logan Veo 09/18/2025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - With Logan Veo Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, Rad and Hop talk to Hubbard Radio Brainerd Sports Director Logan Veo about all things Warrior sports. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38261455

Baxter sets preliminary tax levy at 5% increase 09/18/2025

Baxter sets preliminary tax levy at 5% increase Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38267815

Veterans group, others protest outside Camp Ripley 09/17/2025

Veterans group, others protest outside Camp Ripley Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38254865

Brainerd council approves child care incentive policy 09/16/2025

Brainerd council approves child care incentive policy Today is Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38240215

A new Crow Wing County attorney takes oath 09/15/2025

A new Crow Wing County attorney takes oath Today is Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38224125

Camp Ripley to host Sept. 13 Bataan Memorial March 09/12/2025

Camp Ripley to host Sept. 13 Bataan Memorial March Today is Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38195405

CLC, community to honor 9/11 anniversary 09/11/2025

CLC, community to honor 9/11 anniversary Today is Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38182150

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Grant Gmeinder 09/11/2025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Grant Gmeinder Today is Thursday, Sept. 11, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd girls' soccer head coach Grant Gmeinder. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38175730

3 to be inducted into 2025 Hall of Fame 09/10/2025

3 to be inducted into 2025 Hall of Fame Today is Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38161025

Bicyclist dies after being struck by truck 09/09/2025

Bicyclist dies after being struck by truck Today is Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38137015

WAVE Young Professionals announces 2025 Four Under 40 recipients 09/08/2025

WAVE Young Professionals announces 2025 Four Under 40 recipients Today is Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38130980

BHS student taken into custody following threat 09/05/2025

BHS student taken into custody following threat Today is Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38104025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Dave Herath 09/04/2025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Dave Herath Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd cross-country head coach Dave Herath. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38081720

Duluth man charged with drug, weapons possession after Deerwood traffic stop 09/04/2025

Duluth man charged with drug, weapons possession after Deerwood traffic stop Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38086780

School is back in session 09/03/2025

School is back in session Today is Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38074600

Byron Smith sues former investigator over book about murder case 09/02/2025

Byron Smith sues former investigator over book about murder case Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38058810

Baxter man is arrested for felony domestic assault 08/29/2025

Baxter man is arrested for felony domestic assault Today is Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38022655

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Jason Freed 08/28/2025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Jason Freed Today is Thursday, Aug. 28, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd head football coach Jason Freed ahead of the Warriors' Week One game against Buffalo. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37993915

Open house provides look at public input on transportation plan 08/28/2025

Open house provides look at public input on transportation plan Today is Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/38002030

Brainerd man makes his court appearance on 2024 murder charges 08/27/2025

Brainerd man makes his court appearance on 2024 murder charges Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37979520

McGregor man sentenced for assaulting a child 08/26/2025

McGregor man sentenced for assaulting a child Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37962430

Brainerd, Baxter officers recognized at Twins game 08/25/2025

Brainerd, Baxter officers recognized at Twins game Today is Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37948060

4 from New York arrested in Brainerd lakes area 08/22/2025

4 from New York arrested in Brainerd lakes area Today is Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37922350

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Garrett Goeden 08/21/2025

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Garrett Goeden Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, Rad and Hop talk girls' tennis with head coach Garrett Goeden. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37899650

Baxter Council approves $7.3 million project near Whipple Beach 08/21/2025

Baxter Council approves $7.3 million project near Whipple Beach Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37905320

3 Brainerd firefighters retire after 20 years 08/20/2025

3 Brainerd firefighters retire after 20 years Today is Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37891965

Crow Wing County to test microsurfacing for road project 08/19/2025

Crow Wing County to test microsurfacing for road project Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37877570

Bodies found in Cass County fire identified, ruled murder-suicide 08/18/2025

Bodies found in Cass County fire identified, ruled murder-suicide Today is Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. /episode/index/show/brainerddispatchminute/id/37865125

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