Local News - Brainerd Dispatch

Vikings star Adrian Peterson thrills crowd at Forestview school

29 minutes ago

[Adrian Peterson was greeted by several of the more than 2,000 excited students and staff Thursday as he entered Forestview Middle School during the Vikings Community Tour.

  • JUNIOR FROSH 29 minutes ago

    [When Christopher Dens enters the University of Minnesota next fall, the 18-year-old likely will have earned enough college credits while at Brainerd High School to be considered a college junior.

  • LOCAL BRIEFS 29 minutes ago

    [The Brainerd Northside Neighborhood Association will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Meeting Room No. 1 on the second floor at First Congregational Church in Brainerd.

  • LOCAL BRIEFS 30 minutes ago

    [CROSBY - "A Tribute to Our Community" is planned Sunday at Mayberry Auditorium at Crosby-Ironton High School.

  • Restoring juveniles Thu May 15 10:12am EDT

    [Making young people who have broken the law accountable for their actions and putting them face-to-face with their victims is a hallmark of the Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project.

  • CRISIS LINE GOES MOBILE Thu May 15 10:12am EDT

    [People experiencing anxiety, depression and thoughts of suicide have traditionally had four options after regular business hours - gut it out or call the Crisis Line, Emergency Room or 911.

  • Fat's in the fire Thu May 15 10:12am EDT

    [BAXTER - It could be an expensive proposition for restaurants to comply with Baxter's new fats, oils and grease ordinance.

  • Education bill backed Thu May 15 10:11am EDT

    [The education bill that passed in the Minnesota Legislature Tuesday received strong backing from area lawmakers. The bill would provide school districts with an additional $51 per pupil.

  • Whitefish board receives vote of approval; Gammelo is voted out Thu May 15 10:11am EDT

    [A majority was heard.

  • 'As we were walking down the street we decided to go "car shopping" which is where you go into a car and take stuff ... Thu May 15 10:11am EDT

    [As part of the Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project, juvenile offenders are accountable for their actions and come face-to-face with victims of their crimes, who also have a voice in the process. For restorative justice organizers, the program links actions and consequences with juvenile offenders taking responsibility for their actions. The Lakes Area Restorative Justice Program points to ...

  • 'Realizing that my shameful actions were wrong I want to tell the story of what happened the night the crime was ... Thu May 15 10:11am EDT

    [As part of the Lakes Area Restorative Justice Project, juvenile offenders are accountable for their actions and come face-to-face with victims of their crimes, who also have a voice in the process.

  • 'Those who stayed out did well' Mon May 12 9:41am EDT

    [The forecast called for rain, wind and cold. And, surprisingly, it didn't disappoint.

  • Forever in blue jeans Mon May 12 9:41am EDT

    [PEQUOT LAKES - The Rev. Dan Doughty's pastoral robe can be found wrapped in plastic in his office at Grace United Methodist Church in Pequot Lakes.

  • Making statements at the fishing opener Mon May 12 9:41am EDT

    [Two people held up a banner near the festivities for the Governor's Fishing Opener Saturday near the Breezy Point Marina. Brainerd Dispatch/ Steve Kohls

  • Molnau shows up Pawlenty again Sat May 10 1:45pm EDT

    [BREEZY POINT - The state may want to consider changing the name of this season-opening event to the Lieutenant Governor's Fishing Opener.

  • Fish stories abound before lines hit water Sat May 10 1:44pm EDT

    [PEQUOT LAKES - It was all about the lines.

  • It's a demanding job Sat May 10 1:44pm EDT

    [BAXTER - Life has become a little crazy for Alisha Smith, a Baxter second-grade teacher who is now home on maternity leave with her two preschool-age daughters and 4-month-old twins.

  • Sylvan Shores water project dropped Sat May 10 1:44pm EDT

    [EAST GULL LAKE - The East Gull Lake City Council Thursday decided against extending city sewer to the Sylvan Shores area after the majority of the standing-room-only crowd expressed opposition to the project.

  • Northeast firms wondering where customers have gone Sat May 10 1:44pm EDT

    [First they saw the street lights, then the curb and finally the road disappear.