Teachers who qualify will earn $25,000 paid into a health reimbursement account from the district, on top of the retirement benefits promised in their union contract.

The board approved the proposed levy at an increase of 11.98% over the 2025 levy, for a total levy amount of $35,331,743.

St. Paul, the first Somali-American to represent his district, says the incident comes as a result of rhetoric from the federal level.

The second-year QB suffered a small hairline fracture in his right hand during Minnesota's win over the New York Giants ...

The National Weather Service in Duluth reported a chance of freezing rain Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the Brainerd area, with temperatures in the low to mid 30s.

Land Services is asking that property owners check their mailing address to ensure that it’s correct so that there are no delays in getting important property tax information.

ST. PAUL — Tim Pawlenty was the last Republican to win statewide office in 2006 after he was re-elected to his second term as Minnesota’s governor. The former governor thinks 2026 might be Minnesota ...

Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401.

A dark fairytale with lessons of nature versus nurture and how the world’s view of a person can directly impact their outcome in life, “The Legend of the Christmas Witch” is a fun story to add to your ...

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BRAINERD — Crow Wing County commissioners approved the requested Mission Lakes Lake Improvement District on a split vote. The board voted 3-1-1 Tuesday, Dec. 16, to approve the lake improvement ...

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1925.