Christmas trees light up the side of a snowy hill on Pine Beach Road on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025. Tim Speier joined the Brainerd Dispatch in October 2021, covering Public Safety. He can be reached via ...

In an alternate universe, quarterback J.J. McCarthy didn’t suffer a small hairline fracture in his right hand, which meant he was able to continue his upward trajectory for the Vikings last weekend in ...

On Tuesday, the Loons came away with a pending trade to acquire Drake Callender from Charlotte FC, a source told the Pioneer Press. The Athletic, which first reported the news, also said Tuesday ...

Every dollar given will be matched, up to the challenge amount — doubling the impact for local nonprofits providing critical basic needs, arts and more.

If the Vikings beat the Lions on Christmas, they would leapfrog them in the NFC North and, as a result of no longer being at the bottom of the standings, they would likely sacrifice a more favorable ...

While many of the grants that were cut have been reinstated, a tumultuous year for federal research funding has affected scientists and students across the country, including in Minnesota.

Dalas and Jordan Rogers, Staples, a girl, Jadalyn Rae, 7 pounds, 12 ounces, Nov. 14, 2025. Oliva and Cole Johnson, Motley, a boy, Wade Charles, 7 pounds, 13 ounces, Nov. 22, 2025. Dayana and Samuel ...

In 2017, 70-year-old Joseph Leon Edminster pleaded guilty to cutting off the tops of thousands of trees in Minnesota’s Chippewa National Forest.

GARRISON — The Deerwood Bank in Garrison was robbed at closing time Tuesday, Dec. 23. Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang said an individual came into the bank just before closing time, dressed in ...

A round-up of upcoming entertainment events, such as concerts, plays, music in the park, author events in the Brainerd lakes area.

Winners will receive a $1,000 monetary prize, the opportunity to work with the orchestra and a recording of the concert.

CO Jamus Veit (Bemidji #1) spent the week patrolling area snowmobile trails and lakes. Anglers who were willing to brave the cold and windy weather reported a slower bite. Ice conditions continue to ...