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Feb 5, 2026 · Sharon Lee Leese, formerly of Brainerd, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, surrounded by love. She is now at rest with her Lord and reunites with beloved family …

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Feb 13, 2026 · Girls Basketball: Warriors trounce Sabres for conference win The Brainerd Warriors hosted the Sartell Sabres Thursday, Feb. 12.

Dec 18, 2025 · Chad Aaron Aanerud pleaded guilty Wednesday for the November 2024 shooting death of another man and the abduction of a pregnant woman and her children near Brainerd.

Police Blotter - Feb. 12 The Dispatch publishes records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record.

Feb 13, 2026 · Seven area boys' basketball teams were in action Thursday, Feb. 12.