Theresa Bourke

BRAINERD — With a contract signed, Chip Rankin is officially in position to start as superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools on July 1. The Brainerd School Board called an emergency meeting on Friday, Feb. 20, to approve Rankin’s contract so his cur... See more

AITKIN — Waves of positivity are rippling through Aitkin, thanks to students at Rippleside Elementary. “I matter, you matter, we matter” is this year’s mantra for the school’s student council, spreading kindness and boosting mental health. ADVER... See more

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BRAINERD — Those who packed the boardroom for the Brainerd School Board’s meeting on Monday, Feb. 9, will have to wait another day for business, as technical difficulties forced a postponement. The regularly scheduled meeting will now take place at 6 p.m.... See more

BRAINERD — The city of Brainerd has $74,605 available in Statewide Affordable Housing Aid for 2026 to help preserve affordable housing. The state program is designed to help counties, tribal nations and greater Minnesota governments develop and preserve a... See more