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Just $2 for 6 months SUBSCRIBE NOW Sign in Account Just $2 for 6 months SUBSCRIBE NOW Read Today’s Paper Tuesday, May 14 | Advertise With Us ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Local Cannabis, short-term rentals up for debate at Planning Commission Public hearings on ordinance for cannabis dispensaries and short-term rentals will take place at the Brainerd Planning Commission’s meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15. 8h ago · By Theresa Bourke Local Fun at the rock show Photos and video from the Cuyuna Agate and Mineral Show. 7h ago · By Kelly Humphrey Local Early anglers treated to display of northern lights GARRISON — Anglers going fishing right at midnight on the Minnesota fishing opener are treated to a display of northern lights on Saturday, May 11, 2024, on Mille Lacs Lake in Garrison. 19h ago · By Kelly Humphrey Photos: People across the region capture incredible northern lights display The auroras lit up the skies Friday night, May 10, and people around the region were out with phones and cameras to capture the spectacular show. 12h ago · By News Staff Latest Headlines News, sports, opinion, and more 2h Pro PWHL Minnesota bounces back in Game 3 against Toronto 3h Prep Area Softball: Patriots score quick victory over S-M 4h Prep Boys Lacrosse: Spuds take care of Warriors 4h Prep Athletics: CLC honors Stark 4h Prep Girls Lacrosse: Thunderhawks down Warriors for 2nd time ADVERTISEMENT Must Reads Minnesota One dead after ATV-truck crash in Morrison County 7h ago · By Staff reports Local Motorcyclist dies in crash after striking deer 1d ago · By Dispatch staff report Local Crash seriously injures motorcyclist 1d ago · By Dispatch staff report What’s Up? Brainerd Area Events Calendar Dec 6, 2021 ADVERTISEMENT StormTracker Weather ADVERTISEMENT Tracking sunshine throughout the Brainerd Lakes Area today 17h ago Weather Spring rains ease drought pains in Crow Wing County About three-quarters of Crow Wing County is now listed as abnormally dry, and no part of the county is listed in moderate or worse drought conditions. 18h ago · By Matt Erickson Weather Weather Drawing: Wildlife at night Attention teachers: Don’t forget to submit your students’ weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, P.O. Box 974, Brainerd, MN, 56401. 21h ago More top news Minnesota Search continues as kayaker missing from west-central Minnesota lake identified The Kandiyohi County Sheriff’s Office has identified the missing kayaker as 39-year-old Shane White of Overland Park, Kansas. He was first reported missing Sunday morning and has not yet been found. Minnesota The new Minnesota state flag is flying outside some state offices today, but will others follow suit? Local Baxter roads close for 7-8 weeks Local Brainerd Fire Department responds to basement fire The Dispatch publishes records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record. 8h ago · By Dispatch staff report Local Bowlus man dies in Morrison County ATV crash The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash at 1:21 p.m. Saturday, May 12, in Elmdale Township, east of Upsala. 8h ago · By Dispatch staff report Business Ag lenders’ survey shows ’rather negative’ first quarter for northern Plains ag economy Economist Joe Mahon said the income picture for farmers is not as bad as it could be, but certainly not great, and a consistent downward trend" while discussing a survey of ag bankers. 9h ago · By Jenny Schlecht ADVERTISEMENT OBITUARIES Charlotte Pepper” Walkowiak (Moody) 3d ago Ruth Gilbertson 4d ago Ervin Lodermeier 4d ago James Jim” Evenson 4d ago Kermit Roseen 4d ago John Daniel Reedy 4d ago Today’s Poll Learn about these polls here . Government and Politics Minnesota senator hopes to pass city zoning bills for more housing next session "We have to look at things differently. We have to start planning for more density and planning for more walkable neighborhoods and planning for more affordable housing," Sen. Liz Boldon said. Grand Portage Band and MnDOT to unveil Ojibwe-English road signs Agendas Minnesota GOP set for convention — and Trump visit — next week in St. Paul Business Lamppa Manufacturing in Tower, Minnesota, named top family-owned small business Cannabis management highlights BLAEDC annual meeting Governor’s Fishing Opener puts the spotlight on Lake City Crime and Courts Local Police Blotter - May 13 11h ago · By Dispatch staff report Minnesota Otter Tail County Jail’s license reinstated after facing penalties for mistreatment of inmate 19h ago · By Ingrid Harbo News Crow Wing County MN Jail In-Custody 3d ago · By Denton L. Newman Jr News Hubbard County MN Jail In-Custody 3d ago · By Denton L. Newman Jr Get Local Northland Outdoors Weiss: The right guides lead to keepers — and a giant — during Governor’s Fishing Opener Fish were biting — even for Gov. Tim Walz — during the 2024 opener on Lake Pepin in Lake City. Walleyes, weather cooperate on Minnesota fishing opener Subscribers Only Bill Marchel: A textbook turkey hunt More paddlefish facts and figures Sports Prep Area Baseball: Wesner, Rangers slay Drangons 4h ago · By Dispatch staff report Pro Even after dropping a pair of home games, Timberwolves remain confident heading into Game 5 5h ago · By Jace Frederick / St. Paul Pioneer Press Prep Boys Golf: Oseland, Warriors finish 3rd 5h ago · By Dispatch staff report Prep Area Boys Golf: Patriots dominate Presection meet 6h ago · By Dispatch staff report ADVERTISEMENT Education Hunger Free Campus Grants application is now open The Hunger Free Campus Grant program was established to help fight hunger on Minnesota college campuses. Eligible colleges and universities may apply by May 23. Fine Arts Student of the Week: Junior showcases operatic voice in choir Weather Drawing: Happy Mother’s Day! Teachers appreciated with food truck lunch Health 5-year-old raises over $1,000 for breast cancer Senior Days & Expo returns to Crosslake Bird flu pushes U.S. dairy farmers to ban visitors, chop trees Community This Was Brainerd - May 13 Heading out to a garden center? Listen to this first This Was Brainerd - May 11 Lifestyle Subscribers Only Could alfalfa honey cure human and plant diseases? Researchers at Dakota State University are looking into how alfalfa honey could be used to fight plant and human pathogens. St. Cloud house wins northern ’Ugliest House in America’ Subscribers Only Come celebrate Syttende Mai in Norway Lake, Sunburg and Milan the weekend of May 17 Senior Calendar - Week of May 13-17 opinion Columns Ask A Trooper: Do I need lights on my trailer if my vehicle’s tail lights are visible? 13h ago · By Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol Columns Making the most of rhubarb season 19h ago · By Ann Bailey Columns SCORE helps small businesses get started, survive, and grow 1d ago · By Dick Jordan I Central Minnesota SCORE Brainerd Branch Columns Guest Opinion: Jesus want to meet us...