Brainerd Dispatch Minute

Sports Wrap with Rad & Hop - Wade still doesn't know what a dark horse is

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 22:03

Today is Thursday, May 21, 2026, today's episode features Rad and Hop talking to each other about the Brainerd sports landscape as the spring playoffs draw near. 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.

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Koering makes voice heard on ICE agreement protestors

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 4:47

Today is Wednesday, May 20, 2026. 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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Firefighters gain 60% containment on Flanders Fire

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 4:39

Today is Tuesday, May 19, 2026. 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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Fire crews continue battle Flanders Fire

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 5:29

Today is Monday, May 18, 2026. 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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Student arrested following incident at Little Falls Community High School

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 4:56

Today is Friday, May 15, 2026. 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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Sheriff's office identifies 19-year-old man who drowned Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 4:52

Today is Thursday, May 14, 2026. 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 Joel Martin

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 28:09

Today is Thursday, May 14, 2026, today's episode features Rad and Hop talk to Warrior baseball assistant coach Joel Martin. 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.

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19-year-old man dies after paddleboat capsizes on Little Emily Lake

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 5:08

Today is Wednesday, May 13, 2026. 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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School Board to explore operating levy, school consolidations

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 4:15

Today is Tuesday, May 12, 2026. 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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Little Falls man sentenced to 39 years for murder of 14-month-old girl

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 5:21

Today is Monday, May 11, 2026. 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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Cass County Sheriffs honors women with lifesaving awards

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 4:34

Today is Friday, May 8, 2026. 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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Suspect in Merrifield shooting charged with attempted murder

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 5:22

Today is Thursday, May 7, 2026. 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 Tim Johnson

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 35:34

Today is Thursday, May 7, 2026, today's episode features Rad and Hop talk to Warrior boys' golf coach Tim Johnson. 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.

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Good conditions in store for Minnesota fishing opener

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 4:37

Today is Wednesday, May 6, 2026. 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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1 in custody after shooting injures Merrifield man

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 4:48

Today is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. 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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Tour details progress on Essentia's new orthopedic center

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 6:10

Today is Monday, May 4, 2026. 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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C-I high schoolers learn about financial literacy

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 4:05

Today is Friday, May 1, 2026. 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 - Spring Sports in full swing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 26:14

Today is Thursday, April 30, 2026, today's episode features Rad and Hop talk to each other 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.

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Onamia woman shot while driving

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 5:24

Today is Thursday, April 30, 2026. 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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Former BHS student sentenced for role in high school break-in

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 4:44

Today is Wednesday, April 29, 2026. 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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Cass County Sheriff to conduct search for missing Brainerd man

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 4:23

Today is Tuesday, April 28, 2026. 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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Andy Schaefer is 2026 Nisswa Citizen of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 5:42

Today is Monday, April 27, 2026. 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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Brainerd man to accept plea agreement in sexual assault of family members

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 4:44

Today is Friday, April 24, 2026. 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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Fire damages Dunmire's Bar and Grill

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 4:48

Today is Thursday, April 23, 2026. 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 Shane Jordan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 25:45

Today is Thursday, April 23, 2026, today's episode features Rad and Hop talking with Brainerd softball head coach Shane Jordan. 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.

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CWC Board denies opioid funding for grad blasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 4:36

Today is Tuesday, April 21, 2026. 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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Brainerd schools to shorten spring break

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 5:15

Today is Monday, April 20, 2026. 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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CWC ICE detention agreements scrutinized by residents

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 4:26

Today is Friday, April 17, 2026. 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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Barrows announces he will not seek reelection

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 4:54

Today is Thursday, April 16, 2026. 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 Casey Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 24:36

Today is Thursday, April 16, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd track and field head coach Casey Miller. 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.

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BHS students to stage musical version of 'Anastasia'

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 5:06

Today is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. 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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Speer to continue as 2026 School Board chair

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 4:29

Today is Tuesday, April 14, 2026. 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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Remembering Bataan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 6:05

Today is Monday, April 13, 2026. 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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Charlier to leave Central Lakes College for position in Massachusetts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 5:22

Today is Friday, April 10, 2026. 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 Garrett Goeden

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 26:01

Today is Friday, April 10, Rad and Hop talk boys' 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.

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Brainerd Fire Hall remodel cost draws council scrutiny

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 4:20

Today is Thursday, April 9, 2026. 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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Brainerd's homeless shelter to stay open all year

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 4:12

Today is Wednesday, April 8, 2026. 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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Brainerd woman accused of stealing part of bank sign

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 5:28

Today is Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 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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Klobuchar praises investment in education during CLC tour

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2026 5:09

Today is Monday, April 6, 2026. 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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Ruby's Pantry announces it is ceasing operations at all locations

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 3:49

Today is Thursday, April 2, 2026. 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 Jack Freeman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 24:26

Today is Thursday, April 2, 2026, Rad and Hop talk with Brainerd activities director Jack Freeman about how the winter sports season went and previews the spring season for the Warriors. 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.

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Dave Borash is 2026 Brainerd Teacher of the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 4:19

Today is Wednesday, April 1, 2026. 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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No Kings rally draws over 1,000 in Brainerd

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 3:55

Today is Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 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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Washington Street project kick‑off set for March 31

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 3:53

Today is Monday, March 30, 2026.. 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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Residents ask for CWC Board discussion on ICE agreement

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 4:04

Today is Friday, March 27, 2026. 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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Habitat for Humanity ReStore to close Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 5:37

Today is Thursday, March 26, 2026. 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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Brainerd teachers frustrated at lack of contract, increased duties

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 4:29

Today is Wednesday, March 25, 2026. 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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Crosby man arrested after standoff

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 4:48

Today is Tuesday, March 24, 2026. 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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Union workers call on lawmakers to take action on affordability

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 5:50

Today is Monday, March 23, 2026. 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 woman of throwing hatchet at man

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 5:07

Today is Friday, March 20, 2026. 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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Baxter man threatens neighbor for refusing to throw dog toy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 4:55

Today is Thursday, March 19, 2026. 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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