Brainerd, MN

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

Kuminga powered a fourth-quarter run that propelled Minnesota to victory

The governor-elect and senator-elect were quick to talk about some of their agenda items in their soon-to-be new roles on Wednesday.

The former Minnesota tailback is set to be inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor on Monday night

A recount is likely as Democratic challenger Jake Johnson clings to razor-thin lead over Republican incumbent Brad Finstad in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District.

In Tuesday’s win at Philadelphia, Minnesota scored first for the 12th time in 17 games.

Welk received 8,723 votes, or 56.73%, in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election, besting challenger and current Cass County Sheriff’s Deputy Aaron Ammerman, who received 6,599 votes, or 42.92%.

The Tommies will visit The Barn for a 7 p.m. tipoff on Friday

Notes and tidbits collected by Brainerd Dispatch reporters during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.

Bea Ojakangas of Duluth received the Knight of the Order of the White Rose honor from the Finnish government at this year's FinnFest USA.