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Brainerd students take top spots in State Civics Bee
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (189+ words) BRAINERD — Students from Brainerd Public Schools took the top two places at the State Civics Bee over the summer. Justus Anderson took first place, while Fern Schmidt took second. Fellow Brainerd student Maggie Praham also competed at the state level....
Weather Drawing: Sun shining down - Brainerd Dispatch | News, weather, sports from Brainerd and Baxter
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (46+ words) Weather Drawing: Sun shining down Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: Sun shining down Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Grace of Mrs. Wangsness' second grade class…...
Weather Drawing: School is in session
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (52+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: School is in session Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Kinsley Torgerson of Mr. Kelm's and Mrs. Meyer's second grade class…...
Back to school in Baxter
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (235+ words) BAXTER — Cheery faces and excited educators met students for the first day at Brainerd Public Schools. Exclamations of “welcome back” echoed through the entry of Baxter Elementary School on Tuesday, Sept. 8, as staff greeted both new students and familiar faces....
Weather Drawing: Welcome back, students!
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (50+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: Welcome back, students! Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Lexi Holmes of Mr. Svir's and Mrs. Meyer's third grade class at…...
Brainerd teachers receive Above and Beyond awards
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (324+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Brainerd teachers receive Above and Beyond awards This year’s honorees are Jennifer Lindholm, Sarah Wettstein-Edinger and Leslie Zander. BRAINERD — Brainerd Public Schools recognizes three staff members as recipients of this year’s Above and Beyond awards. The annual award…...
Alworth Scholarship amount increases to $28,000
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (307+ words) BRAINERD — The Marshall H. and Nellie Alworth Memorial Fund officially opens the annual Alworth Scholarship application Nov. 1 for high school seniors in a 10-county region of northeastern Minnesota. This year, students will be applying for a newly increased amount. “The…...
Senior Moments: Old dogs learning new tricks with AI
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (376+ words) Over the past two and a half years, I’ve written about the many changes baby boomers have faced. This column is about accepting change and using it to our advantage. Old dogs can learn new tricks, and most of us…...
Weather Drawing: Getting together
1+ week, 17+ hour ago (44+ words) Brainerd Dispatch Weather Drawing: Getting together Attention teachers: Don't forget to submit your students' weather drawing to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401. Weather drawing by Carson of Mrs. Mohler's first grade class at Baxter Elementary School....
Reader Opinion: AI training
1+ week, 3+ day ago (181+ words) Central Lakes College is offering new support for students entering robotics and other high-demand career programs. That focus on practical workforce preparation should shape how Brainerd employers adopt AI too. Stanford’s August employment update found that employment among U.S. workers…...