Shows / Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what's happening in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Episodes
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
St. Patrick's Day activities start today in Brainerd
Today is Monday, March 9, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd council moves forward with annexation proposal
Today is Thursday, March 5, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd police chief announces retirement
Today is Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd man sentenced for assault of Crosby man
Today is Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
Brainerd Dispatch MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Winter Sports Recap
Today is Tuesday, March 3, Rad and Hop talk about Brainerd wrestling, girls basketball, boys swimming and adapated floor hockey. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Marty Vangen to serve as Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade grand marshal
Today is Monday, March 2, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
4 killed in Mille Lacs County crash identified
Today is Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Garrison woman dies in 2-vehicle collision
Today is Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Aitkin man sentenced to 13 years for stabbing woman
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
School Board approves superintendent contract with Rankin
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd to remain in Paul Bunyan Co-op while reviewing structure
Today is Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Aanerud to serve life sentence for rural Brainerd murder
Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
Brainerd Dispatch MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Jim Kath
Today is Thursday, Feb. 19, Rad and Hop preview the Brainerd Warrior state wrestling tournament with assistant coach Jim Kath. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Declining enrollment trend expected to continue
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Messy winter weather on its way to northern Minnesota
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Warrior dancers sweep state
Today is Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
CLC completes $11.5 million renovation project
Today is Friday, Feb. 13, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
Brainerd Dispatch MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - State Warrior Dance Preview with captains
Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, Rad and Hop preview the Brainerd Warrior dance team as they prepare for the state in both jazz and kick. Captains Avery Peterson…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
MnDOT greenlights Hwy 371 overpass with Baxter's conditions
Today is Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Rankin offered Brainerd superintendent job
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd man avoids jail with plea agreement
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
3 accused of child engenderment in Aitkin County
Today is Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Baxter approves going for bids for road, utility project
Today is Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
2 arrested by ICE at Brainerd restaurant face federal charges
Today is Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Council votes down housing development at Gustafson Park
Today is Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Remodel project moves forward at Brainerd Fire Department
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Walleye nets Brainerd man Ice Fishing Extravaganza win
Today is Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Aitkin Public Schools sets new referendum for April
Today is Friday, Jan. 30, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Crosby man faces felony domestic assault charges
Today is Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
Brainerd Dispatch MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Jerr Johnson
Today is Thursday, Jan. 29, Rad and Hop talk to Brainerd boys' hockey head coach Jerr Johnson. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Hundreds protest ice in downtown Brainerd
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Federal agents arrest 4 at Brainerd restaurant
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Crow Wing County Jail housing ICE detainees
Today is Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
State funds available for affordable housing projects in Brainerd
Today is Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd, Little Falls police detail roles with immigration enforcement
Today is Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
Brainerd Dispatch MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Luke Merseth and Bennett Day
Today is Thursday, Jan. 22, Rad and Hop give sophomore Luke Merseth a call to talk about boys' basketball and get freshman Bennett Day on the phone as well to…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Baxter council votes no with conditions on Hwy 371 overpass
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Local costs for Hwy 371 overpass could reach $4 million
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
36th annual Extravaganza is a go with 17 inches of ice
Today is Monday, Jan. 19, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
High school admins propose keeping 7 periods
Today is Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Fire temporary closes Corral Auto in Brainerd
Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
Brainerd Dispatch MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Ali Geraets
Today is Thursday, Jan. 15, Rad and Hop talk to Ali Geraets about Brainerd Warrior dance. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
National Guard honors Steve Kohls with Superior Civilian Service Award
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
School Board split on vote for 2026 chair
Today is Monday, Jan. 13, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Baxter set to vote on Highway 371 overpass Jan. 20
Today is Jan. 12, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Aitkin County man free from prison after 26 years, maintains innocence
Today is Friday, Jan. 9, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
More than 50 jobs to be eliminated with closure of Wabash plant in Little Falls
Today is Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
Brainerd Dispatch MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Andy Pickar
Today is Thursday, Jan. 8, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd head wrestling coach Andy Pickar. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Area legislators react to Walz's decision to not seek reelection
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd explores comp plan updates
Today is Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Predatory offender to sentenced to 20 years
Today is Monday, Jan. 5, 2026. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd man accused of threatening people with baseball bat
Today is Friday, Jan. 2, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Top 10 stories from 2025
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Crow Wing County looks to rebroadcast meetings via cable channel
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Grandma blesses grandkids with her artistic talents
Today is Monday, Dec. 29, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd mayor defends choice not to sign letter to state government
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Nisswa Mayor won't resign, faces no confidence vote in January
Today is Monday, Dec. 22, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Brainerd man pleads guilty in 2024 murder, abduction case
Today is Friday, Dec. 19, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
14-year-old in custody after threats made to Forestview Middle School
Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
Brainerd Dispatch MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Gus
Today is Thursday, Dec. 18, Rad and Hop preview the Brainerd boys' basketball assistant coach Brian Gustafson. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki…