Eleven Cardinals advanced to the Class 1A State Tournament, with seven as section champions.

The Loons had another successful season in 2025, but big offseason turnover leaves a lot of question marks for 2026 ...

SAUK RAPIDS — Cora Clough drained five 3-pointers and led the Brainerd Warriors with 17 points in a 70-27 Central Lakes Conference blowout over the Sauk Rapids Storm Friday, Feb. 20. The victory, ...

AITKIN — Aitkin’s Kate Palm led all scorers with 17 points as the Gobblers earned a 67-39 Section 7-2A win over the Pillager Huskies Friday, Feb. 20. Taya Hawkins added 15 points and Adah Williams 11 ...

PILLAGER — Gabe Parish scored 27 points as the Pillager Huskies suffered a 74-69 Park Region Conference loss to the Sebeka Trojans Friday, Feb. 20. Alex Brandt added 10 points as the Huskies moved to ...

BRAINERD — Brainerd’s Sexual Assault Services hosted a Celebration of Strength event Thursday, Feb. 19, at its office in Brainerd. “The event is a celebration of strength for survivors, advocates and ...

A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1925.

The Brainerd Warriors hosted the Alexandria Cardinals in a Central Lakes Conference and Section 8-4A game Thursday, Feb. 19.

BRAINERD — Eli Tautges scored 27 points off the bench as the Central Lakes College Raiders became Minnesota College Athletic ...

Kyle Berg, Mike Boran, Steve Kohls, Carl Schirmer and Ally Smith will be inducted during the Brainerd’s All-Sports Banquet ...

LITTLE FALLS — Gretta Grimsley is beaming with excitement. The Pillager sophomore qualified for the state tournament as a ...

VERNDALE — Emily Elfstrum led the Verndale Pirates to their second win of the season as she scored 18 points in a 53-45 ...