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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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    Latest episodes from Brainerd Dispatch Minute

    Brainerd massage therapist accused of sexual assault

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 5:18


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Area legislators respond to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athlete case

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 5:22


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Mary Clifford

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 28:40


    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. 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 Elks celebrate 125th anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 5:31


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    September sinkhole OKed for repair funds

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 4:24


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    BHS students express concern over proposed budget cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 5:59


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Community comes out for 25th annual Chili Fest contest

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 4:11


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Amazon hosts ribbon-cutting for Baxter facility

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 5:32


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Indigenous Peoples Day celebration focuses on treaties

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 4:54


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Fall Sports Postseason Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 22:53


    Today is Wednesday, Oct. 15, Rad and Hop recap fall postseasons in soccer and tennis while previewing postseasons for volleyball, football, cross-country and swimming.  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.

    Breezy Point Resort to undergo $17.8 million expansion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 4:36


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Family sues Crow Wing County for 2024 jail death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 7:37


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Community chooses kindness at Forestview event

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 4:54


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.  

    Brainerd School Board joins Title IX discussion amid federal order

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 5:09


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    190-unit apartment project moves forward in Brainerd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 3:59


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Plane crash injures 3 in Aitkin County

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 4:22


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Nisswa's preliminary tax levy up 6%

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 5:33


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

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    Armed Forces Veterans Tribute event celebrates local vets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 4:33


    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 Dispatch. Find more news throughout the day at BrainerdDispatch.com.

    Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Interview with Nick Weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 27:26


    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, 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.

    Charges allege Deerwood man struck man in head with golf club

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 5:00


    Today is Thursday, Oct. 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.

    Brainerd sets 2026 preliminary levy at 8% increase

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 4:51


    Today is Wednesday, Oct. 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.

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    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.

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