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School board retreat set for May 5 - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
49+ min ago (11+ words) This meeting is being conducted pursuant to Minn. Stat. 13 D. 02....
C-I high schoolers learn about financial literacy - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (61+ words) The Mad City Money simulation, organized and run by Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union, teaches high school students around the state about financial literacy....
Duluth speech coach retires after 49 years in education
18+ hour, 4+ min ago (955+ words) DULUTH " When Jill Lofald graduated from the University of Minnesota Duluth, the 21-year-old found a teaching job in Barnum, Minnesota. It didn't take long for her to start doing what she does best. "They didn't have a speech team, but…...
Crosslake Community School to host kindergarten round-up May 5 - Pine and Lakes Echo Journal | News, weather, sports from Pequot Lakes Minnesota
20+ hour, 21+ min ago (10+ words) Enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year....
Uof M and Lakewood Health System expand rural physician pipeline
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (158+ words) STAPLES " The University of Minnesota Medical School and Lakewood Health System are expanding rural physician training in the state with a new residency program. The Lakewood Rural Family Medicine Residency Program, tinyurl. com/4vvzncum, was recently approved by the Accreditation Council…...
Weather Drawing: Already thinking summer
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (46+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: Already thinking summer Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St. , Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Liam Malz of Mrs. Martin's first grade class at Baxter Elementary School....
Former BHS student sentenced for role in high school break-in
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (566+ words) BRAINERD " A 21-year-old Monticello man was sentenced for his role in a 2025 burglary at Brainerd High School. Corey Walter Taylor entered a guilty plea Nov. 3, 2025, in Crow Wing County District Court to one count of second-degree burglary of a school…...
Mn DOT encourages schools and communities to join Bike and Roll to School Day May 6
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (530+ words) Our newsroom occasionally reports stories under a byline of "staff." Often, the "staff" byline is used when rewriting basic news briefs that originate from official sources, such as a city press release about a road closure, and which require little…...
Weather Drawing: April's time to shine
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (52+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: April's time to shine Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St. , Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Linda Dorr-Meza of Mrs. Armstrong's and Mrs. Meyer's second grade class…...
Fine Arts Student of the Week: Senior finds thrill in creative writing
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (197+ words) Art focus: Creative writing. The artist most admired: "Sleep Token" (Amazing band and lyrical genius). Adviser nomination: "Grace is an exceptional writer in both fiction and nonfiction," adviser Steffanie Sanford said. "She has a remarkable ability to bring settings to…...