Local & Community News for Minnesota from TwinCities.com

Twin Cities weather: Flash-flood and tornado watches in effect

May 19, 2013 6:34 pm

The metro area is under a flood and tornado watch as more rain is expected late Sunday afternoon, May 19.

Ruben Rosario: Adoption red tape didn't stick till years later

May 19, 2013 3:14 am

I have two folders in my work computer. One is titled "lack of common sense." The other is "your government at work."

Joe Soucheray: Hey, Washington, is anyone in charge out there?

May 19, 2013 3:13 am

Maybe it is just me, a small player after all, out here in what used to be called flyover land, but I wonder if we haven't reached the point of this country, certainly this government, becoming unglue...

Woodbury, DNR cleaning up Colby Lake

May 19, 2013 3:12 am

Colby Lake -- like a lot of single men -- knows what it's like to be dirty, shallow and unpopular.

St. Paul: Public Works invites you to stop in

May 19, 2013 3:11 am

The men and women who clear snow-covered streets, lay asphalt over potholes, fix broken streetlights and install flags on the Wabasha Street bridge don't often make the press, let alone invite the pub...

The latest local news from BrainerdDispatch.com - Brainerd, Minnesota

Should Baxter restrict electronic business signs?

May 18, 2013 2:26 am

Messages move across the screens advertising deals, meals and more. Motorists are familiar with the digital upgrade to animated advertising along streets and highways in Brainerd and Baxter. Theyve b...

Camp Ripley hosts grand opening of Unmanned Aircraft Sysytem Operations facility

May 18, 2013 2:24 am

CAMP RIPLEY The idea of unmanned aircraft flying overhead might make some Minnesotans a little uneasy, but Capt. Eric Lewanski said there is nothing to worry about when it comes to Camp Ripleys new U...

Activation Open House is Tuesday at Dispatch

May 18, 2013 2:22 am

Newspaper consumers may have more choices of delivery platforms than ever before but those platforms come with a certain degree of complexity. read more

Crow Wing County Board supports motorcycle trail extension proposal

May 18, 2013 1:55 am

A Miller Hills off-highway motorcycle trail expansion received the green light from Crow Wing County this week. The trail application was submitted by the Northern Lites Cycle Club. About five years...

Mille Lacs band appoints Draper commissioner of community development

May 18, 2013 1:54 am

ONAMIA The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe announced Friday that Katie Draper has been appointed as the new commissioner of Community Development. Drapers responsibilities cover a wide range of issues faci...

PROMO

May 18, 2013 1:53 am

COMING TUESDAY Hes given a lot The Brainerd High School Chamber Orchestra Director will be leaving behind a life hes had for more than 30 years.

PROMO

May 18, 2013 1:52 am

COMING TUESDAY IN BOOMERS PLUS A Jack of all trades This Riverton inventor gets his hands in pretty much everything.

Pillager agenda-May 19

May 18, 2013 1:48 am

Brainerd City Council Meets 7:30 p.m. Monday Brainerd City Hall Council Chambers 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval of agenda 5. Consent Calendar All matters listed are...

Cass canine officer retires

May 18, 2013 1:47 am

WALKER Portos, a seven-and-a-half year veteran of the Cass County Sheriffs Office, retired at the end of last year. In April of 2005, the Cass County Sheriffs Office purchased the dog, a 2-year-old G...

Baxter council and parks/trails commission to tour Whipple Beach Park May 21

May 18, 2013 1:46 am

Baxter council and parks/trails commission to tour Whipple Beach Park BAXTER The Baxter City Council and Baxter Parks and Trails Commission will host a joint special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday for ...