Jennifer Stockinger
Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd, MN, United States
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Brainerd School Board: What's next now that bond referendum passed?
What's next for the Brainerd School District, after voters approved all three referendum questions in last week's special election?"We have a boatload of work to do and we need to get going," said Kevin Donnay, Widseth Smith Nolting president, to the Brainerd School Board Monday. → Read More
Sports and activities make BHS students' lives better
Sports and activities enhance the educational mission for students at Brainerd High School.This was the emphasis BHS Activities Director Charlie Campbell sought... → Read More
BHS releases sport participation numbers
Brainerd High School has an estimated 1,200 students participating in sports this school year.The Brainerd School Board met Monday and received a participation... → Read More
Really?!?!: April snow, cold break records in Brainerd area
BRAINERD, Minn. — More snow fell in the Brainerd lakes area than expected—putting shovels, snowblowers and snowplows back to work—after yet another snowstorm swept across Minnesota, the Dakotas and Wisconsin this weekend. → Read More
Really?!?!: April snow, cold breaks records in Brainerd area
More snow fell in the Brainerd lakes area than expected—putting shovels, snowblowers and snowplows back to work—after yet another snowstorm swept across Minnesota and Wisconsin this weekend. → Read More
Vitals App bridges relationship between cops and those vulnerable
Law enforcement officers in the Brainerd lakes area have another tool to help them on calls—an app they hope will help save lives.The Crow Wing County Sheriff's... → Read More
BHS students presents 'Grease' with 3 shows
A popular musical set in the 1950s at Rydell High School in Chicago with a love plot that dances around the characters of Danny and Sandy will hit a Brainerd stage this month.The musical? If a person guessed "Grease" they would be correct. → Read More
'We didn't see this coming': Central Minnesota father didn't show signs of suicidal thoughts
"You girls deserve better," "I am sorry to do this to you," "I love you."These final handwritten words—by a father, a husband—are words the family will never forget and are heartbreaking to read.The afternoon of Jan. 10 of this year is one of pain and sorrow, leaving... → Read More
'We didn't see this coming': Central Minnesota father didn't show signs of suicidal thoughts
"You girls deserve better," "I am sorry to do this to you," "I love you."These final handwritten words—by a father, a husband—are words the family will never forget and are heartbreaking to read.The afternoon of Jan. 10 of this year is one of pain and sorrow, leaving... → Read More
'We didn't see this coming': Central Minnesota father didn't show signs of suicidal thoughts
"You girls deserve better," "I am sorry to do this to you," "I love you."These final handwritten words—by a father, a husband—are words the family will never forget and are heartbreaking to read.The afternoon of Jan. 10 of this year is one of pain and sorrow, leaving... → Read More
Suicide affects everyone: Working together is key to help
Death by suicide not only affects the person's family and friends—it affects the community.Law enforcement officers are typically the first to respond to the call of a suicide or an attempted suicide. They have to be prepared for anything. → Read More
'We didn't see this coming': Baxter family man didn't show any signs of suicidal thoughts
"You girls deserve better," "I am sorry to do this to you," "I love you."These final handwritten words—by a father, a husband—are words the family will never forget and are heartbreaking to read.The afternoon of Jan. 10 of this year is one of pain and sorrow, leaving... → Read More
A winter that never ends
It's the winter that doesn't seem to want to end.Just two days after the Brainerd lakes area received almost 11 inches of snow, another 2-4 inches of snow is... → Read More
In memory of a friend: Nonprofit to keep light on for mental health awareness
Brainerd High School sophomore Jake Haapajoki was known to always have a smile on his face.He was always joking around, smiling and laughing, BHS juniors Noah... → Read More
The joke is on us: Brainerd could see up to foot of snow by Saturday
It isn't a very funny April Fools' Day joke Mother Nature is pulling on us.The National Weather Service in Duluth Friday reported Brainerd area residents could... → Read More
Crow Wing County: Family seeks apology over SWCD comments
The family of the late Bob Albrecht—who served many years on the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District board—asked for a formal apology Tuesday from district supervisors for comments made at a recent Crow Wing County committee of the whole meeting. → Read More
Mother and daughter escape house fire unscathed
A mother and her adult daughter escaped injuries Wednesday, March 21, night when fire quickly filled their mobile home, south of Pillager.The Pillager Fire... → Read More
Brainerd School Board: Education dept. gives go-ahead on proposed building plan
The Brainerd School District got the green light from the Minnesota Department of Education on its voter-approved bond referendum.And just in time as the school district's special election set April 10—when voters will be asked to approve a $145.8 million bond referendum. → Read More
Fine Arts Student of the Week: Senior enjoys sound and finesse of stringed instruments
Megan HenselGrade: SeniorAge: 17.Art focus: Brainerd High School orchestra.Adviser nomination: "Megan is a senior and viola section leader in our top orchestra... → Read More
Level 3 offender moving to Baxter: Tromblay is known to Brainerd
A Level 3 predatory offender—who has lived in Brainerd in the past and is known by Minnesota Department of Corrections probation agents—is moving to Baxter.The... → Read More