Listen: Officer-involved shooting reported in Walker Subscribe and listen to the Brainerd Dispatch Minute at brainerddispatch.com, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Google Podcasts.

Vehicle strikes bicyclist on Highway 371 in Nisswa The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash at 9:34 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, in Nisswa.

Lakes Area Music Festival stages opera Hänsel and Gretel The festival draws its MYTHS & MAGIC season to a close Saturday and Sunday with “Wagner’s Ring.” ...

2025 Crow Wing County Fair winners Winners were selected in youth arts, fine arts, photography, horticulture, dairy, beef, sheep, goats, swine, poultry and rabbit.

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Weather Drawing: A very bright sky Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401.

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Weather Drawing: Clear blue sky Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401.

White Earth Nation welcomes first bison calf A calf wasn’t expected until spring 2026 at the earliest, but “wildlife doesn’t follow a script.” ...

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Children move to the music on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, during the Lakes Area Music Festival Block Party at the Lyman P. White Amphitheater in Brainerd.

Enchanting fairy gardens draw in fairgoers Crow Wing County Fair buildings host a treasure of exhibits, including horticulture, food, arts and crafts. The five-day fair, with 4-H, food and ...