Brainerd Dispatch

The Brainerd Dispatch is a morning newspaper that comes out daily in Brainerd, Minnesota. It was established on December 22, 1881. Forum Communications owns the publication, which is currently managed by Tim Bogenschutz.

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Athletics: Warriors sign to extend athletic careers

17 hours ago | brainerddispatch.com | Jeremy Millsop

BRAINERD — In what has become a tradition worth waking up for, 23 Brainerd Warrior student-athletes celebrated their hard work Wednesday, May 14. Athletes celebrated Senior Signing Day in the early morning at Brainerd High School. A ceremony where national letters of intent to continue athletic and academic careers are signed, parents beam and high school coaches enjoy the fruits of their labor.
Warriors Athlete of the Week: Brainerd’s Holmstrom finding her game at right time

20 hours ago | brainerddispatch.com | Jeremy Millsop

BRAINERD -- Madelyn Holmstrom enjoys playing at Headwaters Golf Club in Park Rapids. She showed why Friday, May 9, when the Brainerd Warriors senior shot a first-place 77 to win the individual title at the Presection 8-3A meet. Holmstrom went out with a 1-over 37 thanks to a birdie on hole two. A string of six straight bogies didn’t deter her as she rallied with a birdie four on the par-5 15th hole to finish with a 40 on the back nine and her 77.
Boys Tennis: Thunderhawks upset Warriors

1 day ago | brainerddispatch.com | Conrad Engstrom

BRAINERD — It came down to the No. 2s Tuesday, May 13. Trailing No. 9-seeded Grand Rapids 3-2, the two matches remaining for the No. 8-seeded Brainerd Warriors were No. 2 doubles and No. 2 singles. Grand Rapids’ Elliot Spahn-Luke Wheelock defeated Jace Anderson-Shawn Marcussen 6-4, 7-5 at No. 2 doubles to clinch the Section 7-2A opening-round win for the Thunderhawks over the Warriors.
Boys Golf: Brainerd’s Imgrund defends home course with a win

2 days ago | brainerddispatch.com | Conrad Engstrom

EAST GULL LAKE — Brainerd’s Alex Imgrund knew he needed a birdie on his last hole Monday, May 12. The sophomore came to the par-5 18th hole tied for first in the Central Lakes Conference meet at Cragun’s Legacy Courses. Imgrund got up-and-down for birdie to shoot a 2-under, 69 and tab individual medalist honors at his home course. “I figured I was in there the whole round,” Imgrund said. “I missed a lot of good looks down the stretch.
Boys Tennis: Warriors net No. 8 seed in Section 7-2A

2 days ago | brainerddispatch.com | Conrad Engstrom

BRAINERD — The Brainerd Warriors will get one more home match. Brainerd earned the No. 8 seed in the Section 7-2A Team Tournament and will host No. 9 seed Grand Rapids at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13. The Warriors finished the regular season with a couple of Section 7-2A losses to Blaine and Cambridge-Isanti Saturday, May 10, to tally a 6-14 record. The Thunderhawks and Warriors faced each other Wednesday, April 30, with Brainerd netting the home victory 5-2.
Timberwolves’ success shows youth can be an asset in today’s NBA

2 days ago | brainerddispatch.com | Jace Frederick

Tim Connelly made a major splash on July 1, 2022, when he traded a number of draft assets along with a rolodex of role players to acquire Rudy Gobert in a trade with Utah. It was an all-in type of move, which was a curious decision given that … the Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t appear to be in an all-in position. Not back then, anyway. Anthony Edwards was 20 years old at the time. Jaden McDaniels was 21.
Prep Football: Haeg fundraiser enters 4th year

2 days ago | brainerddispatch.com | Jeremy Millsop

BRAINERD — The same core group of former teammates and good friends is bringing the fourth annual Joe Haeg’s Game Winning Drive fundraiser back to the Brainerd lakes areaThis year’s event is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, July 11, at Cragun’s Legacy Courses. “We’re still banding together because we feel this event has a lot of potential,” tournament organizer Jesse Zahn said. “It’s the same football class of 2010 that graduated from Brainerd in 2011.
Ask the Master Gardener: We would like to put in a hummingbird garden this year. Please advise.

3 days ago | brainerddispatch.com | Jennifer Knutson

Answer: The fascinating ruby-throated hummingbirds return to Minnesota in May and hummingbird gardens are one of the most popular gardening trends for 2025. John Audubon said, “The best way to attract this glittering fragment of rainbow is to plant a rainbow of the hummingbird’s favorite flowers.” Flowers that attract hummingbirds have unique features.
Governor's Fishing Opener highlights Crosslake, Whitefish Chain

4 days ago | brainerddispatch.com | Tim Speier

CROSSLAKE — Anglers across the state arose Saturday, May 10, to hit Minnesota waters as the 77th Governor’s Fishing Opener in Crosslake kicked off the walleye season. “It's not very Minnesotan to brag, but this is our weekend to brag. We are blessed with having some of the greatest natural resources on the planet,” said Gov. Tim Walz. The weekend was filled with a variety of media and community events and tours that highlighted area lakes, fishing, history and the Crosslake community.
Lakes Printing recognized for patriotic contribution

4 days ago | brainerddispatch.com | Tim Speier

BRAINERD — Lakes Printing was recognized Wednesday, May 7, for their years of donating their time and resources to Gold Star Family Weekend. With the whole printing crew in attendance, Gold Star Family Weekend board members Jackie Ciffra and Kathryn Stotka presented Lakes Printing with a plaque and challenge coin, thanking them for their years of contributions to the organization. “It's an honor," said Kevin Thesing, co-owner of Lakes Printing.