Brainerd Dispatch

BAXTER - Animated electronic signs gained Baxter City Council approval Tuesday but not without a last minute wrinkle. More »Baxter approves animated signs

Wet conditions have lowered the fire danger and prompted the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to lift burning restrictions in all or parts of 32 Minnesota counties. More »Burning restrictions lifted in 32 Minnesota counties

In the final hours of Minnesota's 2013 legislative session, Rep. John Ward, DFL-Baxter, chief-authored a compromise $176 million bonding bill. More »Ward authors omnibus bill

Firefighters respond The Brainerd Fire Department responded to two fire alarm calls Monday. At 3:50 p.m., firefighters responded to 1008 South 10th Street, where they were canceled en route and then at … More »Firefighters respond

Spring load restrictions have now ended in all six Minnesota frost zones. Ending dates for spring load restrictions are established by monitoring roadway strength as weather conditions change. More »Spring truck weight restrictions end May 24

The Minnesota Tree Farm Program and the American Tree Farm System (ATFS) have named John Wallin of Pequot Lakes as the 2013 Minnesota Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year. More »Wallin named state's Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year

Two girls abducted, one still missing DAYTON, Iowa - Authorities in Dayton, Iowa, are asking for the public's help to find a girl abducted Monday in northern Iowa according to KCCI television's website. … More »Two Iowa girls abducted, one still missing

Aviation company will spray around area lakes Armyworm/tent caterpillar spraying is planned around area lakes in Crow Wing and Aitkin counties from mid-May until July by Central Planes Aviation Inc. For … More »News briefs --- May 22

Buster would have loved this park. Spanning 47,000 square feet of grass and speckled trees, there's a view of the river and even a few out-of-commission fire hydrants. It's the ultimate dog playground, … More »Brainerd's dog park to open June 1

Question: There is an article I have seen printed numerous times over the years through different venues stating what happens in the first second of a fatal crash. More »Ask a Trooper: Buckle your seat belts

Edward is a 9-year-old boy from Brainerd who has been waiting over a year for a mentor. He lives with grandma and his sister. Play football or soccer is what Edward would like to do with a Kinship Partners … More »Waiting for a mentor: 9-year-old wants to play football, soccer

Weather spotters class offered The Weather Spotters Class that was postponed in April has been rescheduled for 6:30 p.m., on June 3 at the Walker Area Community Center. The three-hour class is appropriate … More »Outdoor education camp to be held

LITTLE FALLS - After a well-attended inaugural ride, cyclists are again invited to Little Falls for a scenic ride along the Mississippi River. More »Dam2Dam Bike Ride part of Dam Festival Celebration

Cass County Sheriff's Office K9 Portos retires after seven and a half years of service with Cass CountyIn April of 2005, the Cass County Sheriff's Office purchased K-9 Portos, a 2-year-old German Shepherd … More »Cass County Sheriff's Office K9 retires

The Minnesota National Guard celebrated the opening of a new facility for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, May 17 at Camp Ripley Training Center. More »Camp Ripley opens new facility for unmanned aircraft

Residents will soon get a chance to weigh in on the future vision for Brainerd and four city council identified priorities. A town hall meeting will be June 10. More »Residents will have a chance to weigh in on city future

MOORE, Okla. More »Rescue from the rubble

Brainerd High School (BHS) Chamber Orchestra Director Grant Wilcox has left his imprint on BHS and on the lakes community. More »Grant Wilcox's imprint will not be forgotten

With zebra mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil and other invasive species continuing to be a threat to waters in the Brained lakes area and Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) 2nd Lt. More »DNR solicits help to stop invasive species

Two Minnesota children, both under 1 year old, have become ill with salmonellosis linked to eating Krinos brand tahini sesame paste that has been recalled by the manufacturer. More »Salmonella linked to Krinos brand tahini

Brainerd man injured after losing control of vehicleA 56-year-old Brainerd man was injured Saturday when the vehicle he was in left Highway 210 near Wonderland Park Circle, west of Brainerd after going … More »CRASHES

The Brainerd Public Schools Personnel Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Washington Educational Services Building. More »Brainerd schools personnel committee to meet

Firefighters have busy weekend The Brainerd Fire Department responded to several calls Friday through Sunday. On Friday, firefighters responded to a grass fire at 2:06 p.m. on 10987 Leisure Lane and then … More »Firefighters have busy weekend