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Hear the daily local news and get the inside scoop on what’s happening in Brainerd, Minnesota.

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    • Sep 30, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Brainerd Dispatch Minute

    Charges accuse Brainerd man of sexually assaulting family members

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 4:17


    Today is Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Woman dies in fiery Mille Lacs County crash

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 5:45


    Today is Monday, Sept. 29, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    School Board sets preliminary levy at maximum amount

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 5:18


    Today is Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Stauber visits Brainerd's historic water tower

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 5:31


    Today is Thursday, Sept. 25. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - with Joel Clough

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 27:02


    Today is Thursday, Sept. 25, Rad and Hop talk to Joel Clough about a variety of topics. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Community reacts to ideas for Brainerd schools budget cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 4:53


    Today is Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025..   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.  

    Brainerd man accused of attacking taxi driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 4:47


    Today is Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Pine River parents face criminal charges after child's death

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 6:42


    Today is Monday, Sept. 22, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Chick-fil-A gains city approvals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 5:02


    Today is Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - With Logan Veo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 26:59


    Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, Rad and Hop talk to Hubbard Radio Brainerd Sports Director Logan Veo about all things Warrior sports.  Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch.  Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Baxter sets preliminary tax levy at 5% increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 4:56


    Today is Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Veterans group, others protest outside Camp Ripley

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 4:25


    Today is Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Brainerd council approves child care incentive policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 4:08


    Today is Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    A new Crow Wing County attorney takes oath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 5:45


    Today is Monday, Sept. 15, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Camp Ripley to host Sept. 13 Bataan Memorial March

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 4:13


    Today is Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.  

    CLC, community to honor 9/11 anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 4:38


    Today is Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Grant Gmeinder

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 27:03


    Today is Thursday, Sept. 11, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd girls' soccer head coach Grant Gmeinder. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    3 to be inducted into 2025 Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 4:42


    Today is Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Bicyclist dies after being struck by truck

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 4:11


    Today is Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    WAVE Young Professionals announces 2025 Four Under 40 recipients

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 5:59


    Today is Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    BHS student taken into custody following threat

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 5:07


    Today is Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Dave Herath

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 24:30


    Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd cross-country head coach Dave Herath.  Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Duluth man charged with drug, weapons possession after Deerwood traffic stop

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 5:21


    Today is Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    School is back in session

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 5:29


    Today is Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Byron Smith sues former investigator over book about murder case

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 6:11


    Today is Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Baxter man is arrested for felony domestic assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 4:45


    Today is Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Jason Freed

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 25:29


    Today is Thursday, Aug. 28, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd head football coach Jason Freed ahead of the Warriors' Week One game against Buffalo.    Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch.    Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Open house provides look at public input on transportation plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 4:12


    Today is Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2025.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.  

    Brainerd man makes his court appearance on 2024 murder charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 5:14


    Today is Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    McGregor man sentenced for assaulting a child

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 4:13


    Today is Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Brainerd, Baxter officers recognized at Twins game

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:38


    Today is Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    4 from New York arrested in Brainerd lakes area

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 4:51


    Today is Friday, Aug. 22, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Garrett Goeden

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 28:30


    Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, Rad and Hop talk girls' tennis with head coach Garrett Goeden.  Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch.  Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Baxter Council approves $7.3 million project near Whipple Beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 4:36


    Today is Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    3 Brainerd firefighters retire after 20 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 4:10


    Today is Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Crow Wing County to test microsurfacing for road project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 4:34


    Today is Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Bodies found in Cass County fire identified, ruled murder-suicide

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 5:54


    Today is Monday, Aug. 18, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Cannabis business request fails to gain Crow Wing County support

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 3:53


    Today is Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. The Brainerd Dispatch is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.  

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    2 found dead after Cass County house fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 4:05


    Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Opening Season 4 with Ty Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 27:15


    Today is Thursday, Aug. 14, Rad and Hop welcome the new season with Ty Nelson, who is headed to South Dakota State University for Track and Field. Featuring Conrad Engstrom and Wade Haapajoki, Dispatch Sports Wrap with Rad and Hop is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by TeeHive, Shannon's Auto Body, Rafferty's Pizza, Shep's on 6th, Range Printing, Randall State Bank and the sports department at the Brainerd Dispatch.  Find more sports coverage throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Brainerd man sentenced to 30 years for sexual assault of child

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 4:52


    Today is Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Staples man arrested, charged after attempted break-in

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 4:49


    Today is Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Officer-involved shooting reported in Walker

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 5:00


    Today is Monday, Aug. 11, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Crosslake mom who tortured children sentenced to 39 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 4:56


    Today is Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. The Brainerd Dispatch is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.

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    Brainerd moves toward development agreement for St. Francis project

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 4:23


    Today is Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Council clarifies BPU role with charter interpretation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 4:17


    Today is Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Baxter athlete breaks backflip record, raises money for soup kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 4:29


    Today is Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Scandinavian artforms represent unique crafts at the fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 3:59


    Today is Friday, Aug. 1, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    South 6th/Willow streets to close for roundabout construction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 5:04


    Today is Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Kayaker completes endurance trip across Gull Lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 4:26


    Today is Wednesday, July 30, 2025. The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Search for missing woman comes up empty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 4:08


    Today is Tuesday, July 29, 2025.   The Brainerd Dispatch Minute is a product of Forum Communications Co. and is brought to you by reporters at the Brainerd Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com. The Brainerd Dispatch is proud to be a part of the Trust Project. Learn more at thetrustproject.org.  

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