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Brainerd firefighters respond to calls

Brainerd Dispatch 19 Jun 2026
BRAINERD — The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a report of an oven fire at 6.30 p.m. Monday June 15, on the 7900 block of Greenwood Street. Fire crews found no fire or other hazard. Crews were also called.. Monday, June 15. At 4.49 p.m ... Friday ... .
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This Was Brainerd - June 19

Brainerd Dispatch 19 Jun 2026
JUNE 19 ... The recent dry weather resulted in Brainerd opening the water interconnection line and sending water to Baxter, which will be billed for it ... This Was Brainerd vintage photos First shipment of iron ore on the Cuyuna Range from the Kennedy Mine.
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‘National Treasure’ style scavenger hunt starts June 19 in Brainerd

Brainerd Dispatch 18 Jun 2026
For the past two years, a treasure chest has been hidden somewhere within the confines of Brainerd and Baxter, with Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeaux — also executive director of Brainerd Community Action...
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This Was Brainerd - June 18

Brainerd Dispatch 18 Jun 2026
For the first time in three games the Brainerd Blue Thunder found home plate and scored runs ... Kingwood Court Good Samaritan Society in Brainerd will close within the next two years, a move that will affect 72 employees and 66 residents.
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Special Olympics USA torch stops in Brainerd

Brainerd Dispatch 18 Jun 2026
BRAINERD — The Flame of Hope lit up a rainy day in Brainerd when Special Olympics USA torch runners sped into town Wednesday, June 17 ... The Law Enforcement Torch Run makes its way through Brainerd on ...
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This Was Brainerd - June 17

Brainerd Dispatch 17 Jun 2026
A donation of $10 per person went to support Brainerd Community Action ... Little, a former Brainerd mayor, says he has been asked numerous times to run against Cain but has refused each time.
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Midweek Motivator: Northern Minnesota's first recovery summit comes to Brainerd on June 30

Brainerd Dispatch 17 Jun 2026
Something significant is coming to Brainerd — and the entire Brainerd lakes area is invited to be part of it ... The Brainerd lakes area has the talent, the passion and the lived experience to lead this work.
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Grass fire ignites on island in Brainerd swamp

Brainerd Dispatch 16 Jun 2026
BRAINERD — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fire division responded to a vegetation fire Monday, June 15, just north of Brainerd.
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Baseball: Brainerd VFW starts season 3-0

Brainerd Dispatch 16 Jun 2026
CAMBRIDGE — Hakon Haapajoki went 4-4 with five RBIs for Brainerd VFW in a 15-3 win over Isanti VFW Monday, June 15 ... In Game Two, Kellan O’Shea, Beckett Flatten and Kam Witt doubled in an 11-7 win for Brainerd VFW ... Brainerd 4, Pierz 2.
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This Was Brainerd - June 16

Brainerd Dispatch 16 Jun 2026
Potential noise testing by the city of Brainerd has drawn objections from County Attorney Don Ryan ... The Whiting family of Nisswa, owners of Nisswa State Bank and one in Iowa, have signed an agreement to purchase Brainerd National Bank.
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Where to shop in Brainerd

Brainerd Dispatch 16 Jun 2026
Brainerd offers a mix of locally owned shops filled with clothing, gifts and one of a kind finds ... The Olde Open Window is a downtown Brainerd gift shop offering a mix of clothing, home decor and locally handmade items.
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Brainerd firefighters respond to fire on Washington Street

Brainerd Dispatch 15 Jun 2026
BRAINERD — The Brainerd Fire Department responded to a fire at 5.06 p.m ... Street in Brainerd.
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This Was Brainerd - June 15

Brainerd Dispatch 15 Jun 2026
(Photo) Brainerd International Raceway has hired Anderson Bros ... When the 1996 summer theatre season opens at Central Lakes College, some of Brainerd’s favorite performers will return to the stage ... Schaefer’s Model Market – Brainerd.
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Hundreds gather in Brainerd for ‘Rise Up, Sing Out’ rally

Brainerd Dispatch 15 Jun 2026
BRAINERD — Approximately 250 residents gathered on the streets of downtown Brainerd Sunday, June 14, for the "Rise Up, Sing Out" rally and watch party. Organized by Brainerd Lakes Area Indivisible, the ...
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Friends of the Brainerd Public Library award 4 scholarships

Brainerd Dispatch 14 Jun 2026
BRAINERD — The Friends of the Brainerd Public Library announced four Brainerd High School seniors as recipients of this year’s Ruth Gogolin Scholarship.
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