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Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what's happening in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Episodes
- Brainerd Dispatch Minute
Some School Board members seek more open labor negotiations
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Brainerd council approves 4.75% levy increase
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Brainerd Carefree Living license suspended, revoked by state
Today is Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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School Board approves 4.7% levy increase
Today is Friday, Dec. 12, 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 Josh McKeag
Today is Thursday, Dec. 11, Rad and Hop preview the Brainerd boys' swim and diving season with head coach Josh McKeag. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade…
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Council continues to explore housing at Gustafson Park
Today is Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Nisswa mayor's assault claim dismissed, then reopened
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Area schools to dismiss early ahead of winter storm
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Forest ice skating trail underway at the Arb
Today is Monday, Dec. 8, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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BHS students address budget cut concerns
Today is Friday, Dec. 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 MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Winter Sports Begins!
Today is Thursday, Dec. 4, Rad and Hop go solo and recap the week of Brainerd winter sports. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap…
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Brainerd council explore message therapy regulations
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Brainerd council sees lower levy estimate ahead of public hearing
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Lakes Area Food Shelf acquires building for Baxter expansion
Today is Monday, Dec. 1, 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 - Happy Thanksgiving with Tate Rusk
Today is Thursday, Nov. 27, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd assistant hockey coach Tate Rusk. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap…
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Crosby businesses bond over shared community
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Public hearing on Brainerd budget, levy is Dec. 8
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Winter storm watch in effect Tuesday, Wednesday
Today is Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Man faces criminal charges after allegedly assaulting 2 women
Today is Friday, Nov. 21, 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 Gabbie Smith
Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd/Little Falls girls' hockey assistant coach Gabbie Smith. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade…
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Brainerd council mulls housing at Gustafson Park
Today is Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Celebration of Excellence to honor area businesses, business leaders
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Cass County deputy shot in line of duty released from hospital
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Community reflects on passing of Dispatch photographer Steve Kohls
Today is Monday, Nov. 17, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Funeral arrangements set for Steve Kohls
Today is Friday, Nov. 14, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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New restaurant makes plans to build in Baxter
Today is Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Saturday's Dispatch to honor the memory of photographer Steve Kohls
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Brainerd Council returns grant for 210 pedestrian bridge
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 11. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch…
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Regional food drive helps keep tables full
Today is Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Chris Dens is 2025 Brainerd Citizen of the Year
Today is Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Go, C-I, Go: Crosby-Ironton voters approve operating levy
Today is Thursday, Nov. 6, 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 Macy Castle, Addy Bjorklund and Allison Thomes
Today is Thursday, Nov. 6, Rad and Hop talk with members of the Brainerd girls' basketball team to talk about the upcoming season. Featuring Conrad Engstrom…
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Overpass project packs Forestview for public hearing
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Backus school defamation suit can go forward
Today is Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Brainerd native to appear on Wheel of Fortune
Today is Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Time change this weekend is reminder to replace detector batteries
Today is Friday, Oct. 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 MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Dave Herath (feat. Jon Cowell)
Today is Thursday, Oct. 30, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd cross-country head coach Dave Herath about the state cross-country meet. Hop also calls Jon Cowell…
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Minnesota AG Keith Ellison stops in Brainerd
Today is Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Transmission line project draws interest at open house
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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2 decades of turning pages together
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Haunted Museum opens in Brainerd
Today is Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Brainerd massage therapist accused of sexual assault
Today is Friday, Oct. 24, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Area legislators respond to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athlete case
Today is Thursday, Oct. 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 MinuteSports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Mary Clifford
Today is Thursday, Oct. 23, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd diving coach Mary Clifford about the upcoming swimming and diving conference and section meets…
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Brainerd Elks celebrate 125th anniversary
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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September sinkhole OKed for repair funds
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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BHS students express concern over proposed budget cuts
Today is Monday, Oct. 20, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Community comes out for 25th annual Chili Fest contest
Today is Friday, Oct. 17, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Amazon hosts ribbon-cutting for Baxter facility
Today is Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Indigenous Peoples Day celebration focuses on treaties
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 15, 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 - Fall Sports Postseason Preview
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 15, Rad and Hop recap fall postseasons in soccer and tennis while previewing postseasons for volleyball, football, cross-country and…
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Breezy Point Resort to undergo $17.8 million expansion
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Family sues Crow Wing County for 2024 jail death
Today is Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Community chooses kindness at Forestview event
Today is Friday, Oct. 10, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Brainerd School Board joins Title IX discussion amid federal order
Today is Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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190-unit apartment project moves forward in Brainerd
Today is Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Plane crash injures 3 in Aitkin County
Today is Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Nisswa's preliminary tax levy up 6%
Today is Monday, Oct. 6, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd…
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Armed Forces Veterans Tribute event celebrates local vets
Today is Friday, Oct. 3, 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 Nick Weeks
Today is Thursday, Oct. 2, Rad and Hop talk to boys' soccer head coach Nick Weeks about the upcoming playoffs. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki…