8+ hour, 53+ min ago   (503+ words) BRAINERD — With steadfast service to the community and a heart of gold, Fran Thomas is the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club’s 2026 Service to Mankind Award recipient. The Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club suprised Thomas with the award Wednesday, Sept. 9. The award recognizes…...

12+ hour, 27+ min ago   (113+ words) Brenna and Michael Eschenbacher, of Brainerd, a girl, Marquita Ann, 8 pounds, 2 ounces, Aug. 22, 2026. Mary Kate and Tanner Roberts, Staples, a boy, Bear David, 9 pounds, 13 ounces, Aug. 24, 2026. Molly and Luke Mertens, Staples, a boy, Roy Melvin, 8 pounds, 7 ounces, Aug. 24, 2026. Kristi and…...

13+ hour, 40+ min ago   (209+ words) BRAINERD – The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District and Crow Wing County are hosting a bus tour showcasing recently completed conservation projects. The Conservation Tour will be 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Oct. 2. The public is invited to attend this free…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago   (323+ words) NISSWA — Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States and the 10th leading cause of death in Minnesota, yet suicide can be prevented. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Minnesota Chapter is calling on communities to join the…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (164+ words) Firefighters from across the area and community members took part in the annual stair climb in remembrance of Sept. 11, on its 25th anniversary. People climbed the stairs near Brainerd High School on Sept. 11, 2026. Firefighters pay tribute with 9/11 Stair Climb on 25th anniversary…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (469+ words) BRAINERD — The Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce is launching The Collective, a program bringing professional women together to build courage, confidence and connection while supporting local businesses and organizations. The kickoff event, “Fueled by Courage,” is 1-3 p.m. Sept. 30 at Brainerd…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (282+ words) Dennis Leland Sands, 96, a longtime Brainerd resident, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Essentia Health – St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Brainerd. Dennis was born April 19, 1930, in Minneapolis, the son of Perry and Ragna (Warp) Sands. After graduating from Robbinsdale High School,…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago   (47+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Farm Bureau meeting planned The meeting will be Sept. 15 BRAINERD — The Crow Wing County Farm Bureau will meet 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in the Curling Building at the fairgrounds. All members and prospective members are invited to attend....

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (471+ words) BRAINERD — A preliminary plat for a residential development on Rabbit Lake for 14 lots was approved by the Crow Wing County Board. The development, on about 53 acres, would include nine riparian lots, five non-riparian lots and two outlots on the wooded…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (442+ words) September is National Preparedness Month, a time to pause and consider a simple question: If an emergency happened in our community today, would you and your family be ready? Here in Cass County, we know that emergencies can take many…...