After 2 student deaths, Minnesota superintendent vows change
New Brainerd Superintendent Chip Rankin said he is committing to lookin at gaps in staffing, in programming and in training to support the mental health and...
Jul 14, 2026Open source
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Car ends up in ditch after striking bear near Brainerd; passenger hurt
The Minnesota State Patrol says a bear is to blame for a crash Sunday night near Brainerd that resulted in two women going to a hospital.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Minnesota man's love of Legos clicks into place at new store
Bricktopia in Baxter, Minnesota, aims to connect Lego builders with their missing pieces — along with new and used sets, activities and events, and more.
Jun 29, 2026Open source
Minnesota woman turns backyard into monarch butterfly sanctuary
Federal protection for monarch butterflies remains in the balance. Carrie Scarfino of Baxter said this is how she does her part.
Jun 27, 2026Open source
Minnesota man accused of shooting his grandson
Jonathan Boyd Berg, 72, of Merrifield, was charged in Crow Wing County District Court with multiple felonies, including first-degree premeditated attempted m...
May 8, 2026Open source
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Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
WHUT: Mike Lindell Proposes Deportation Moratorium If He Wins Minnesota Gov Race
Mike Lindell proposes a 6-month deportation moratorium with conditional work visas in Minnesota.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
St. Paul authorizes $1M for shelters ahead of encampment closures After officials in Minnesota's capital ci...
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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Brainerd is in Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Region: Minnesota
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56401
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Trump Endorsed the MyPillow Guy as Minnesota Governor. The State GOP Isn’t Buying It
After Trump publicly backed pillow salesman turned election denier Mike Lindell for governor of Minnesota, the local GOP pushed back strongly.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
WHUT: Mike Lindell Proposes Deportation Moratorium If He Wins Minnesota Gov Race
Mike Lindell proposes a 6-month deportation moratorium with conditional work visas in Minnesota.
Jul 24, 2026Open source
St. Paul authorizes $1M for shelters ahead of encampment closures After officials in Minnesota's capital ci...
After officials in Minnesota's capital city announced they would shut down encampments for those experiencing homelessness, the City Council approved...
Jul 24, 2026Open source
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46.3572190, -94.2018730
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