Spenser Bickett, Brainerd Dispatch

Spenser Bickett

Brainerd Dispatch

Brainerd, MN, United States

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Past articles by Spenser:

Tech Savvy: Doing an Apple about-face

The Apple iPhone X arrives in stores Nov. 3, but I won't be one of the people complaining about low supplies for Apple's new flagship smartphone.I upgraded... → Read More

Local Cub Foods recognized for employment practices

Cub Foods in Baxter was recently recognized for its commitment to employing people with disabilities.The Minnesota Organization for Habitation and Rehabilitation... → Read More

Searching for new stories to tell

I didn't know what was going to happen when I moved to Brainerd from International Falls almost two and a half years ago.In the same way, I'm not quite sure... → Read More

Brainerd City Council: Council OKs facility study

It was unorthodox, but the Brainerd City Council Monday night accepted a proposal for a comprehensive facilities study for all city facilities.In August, the... → Read More

Brainerd City Council: Council says no to local grant match

The city of Brainerd will not provide a local match for a grant application for the proposed Three Bridges Trail along the Mississippi River. → Read More

Brainerd City Council: City joins BLAEDC unified fund

The Brainerd City Council Monday night decided to contribute one fund to the Brainerd Lakes Area Development Corp. unified fund.The council approved a motion... → Read More

Morrison County Commissioner Duane Johnson dies Thursday

Morrison County Commissioner Duane Johnson died Thursday in Randall at the age of 66.Johnson was first elected to the Morrison County Board in 2006. He was... → Read More

Airport utility project nears completion

Despite nearing final completion, a dispute still hangs over the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport utility extension project.The project brought Brainerd Public... → Read More

School board: Board approves property purchase

The Brainerd School Board Monday night decided to purchase property south of Riverside Elementary School, in case of future expansion at the school.Steve Lund,... → Read More

School board: Board approves lacrosse as varsity sport

Brainerd High School students will have a new varsity sport to try out this spring, once the snow melts on Adamson Field.The Brainerd School Board Monday night... → Read More

Airport commission: Bringing barnstormers back to Brainerd

A blast from the past will be landing at the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport in 2018.Thursday, the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport commission learned the American... → Read More

Airport commission: Taking a stance against kneeling

Members of the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport commission Thursday spoke out against national anthem protests in the NFL while discussing air travel during... → Read More

Brainerd City Council: Council considers joining unified fund

The Brainerd City Council Monday night took a step toward joining the Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development Corporation unified fund.About a dozen local... → Read More

Getting ready for kickoff: Council approves earlier liquor sales

Licensed liquor establishments in the city of Brainerd will now be able to sell alcohol two hours earlier on Sundays.The Brainerd City Council Monday night... → Read More

Weather delays Brainerd road projects

Two road construction projects in Brainerd have been delayed by recent rainy weather.The two projects include numerous streets in northwest Brainerd and the... → Read More

Pillager School District: Referendum asks voters to plan for the future

On Nov. 7, Pillager School District will ask voters to decide on a bond referendum designed to add classrooms and a public performing arts center while addressing... → Read More

Going a long way to lend a hand: BPU lineworkers help in Florida

Three lineworkers from Brainerd Public Utilities earlier this month helped turn the lights back on for Floridians rocked by Hurricane Irma.Brad Olson, Tyler... → Read More

Going a long way to lend a hand: BPU lineworkers help in Florida

BRAINERD — Three lineworkers from Brainerd Public Utilities in September helped turn the lights back on for Floridians rocked by Hurricane Irma.Brad Olson,... → Read More

Going a long way to lend a hand: BPU lineworkers help in Florida

BRAINERD — Three lineworkers from Brainerd Public Utilities in September helped turn the lights back on for Floridians rocked by Hurricane Irma.Brad Olson,... → Read More

Going a long way to lend a hand: BPU lineworkers help in Florida

BRAINERD — Three lineworkers from Brainerd Public Utilities in September helped turn the lights back on for Floridians rocked by Hurricane Irma.Brad Olson,... → Read More