Brainerd Dispatch

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota — Ronnie Noska won 6-0, 6-0 at No. 1 singles for the No. 3-seeded Staples-Motley Cardinals in a 4-3 loss to the top-seeded Thief River Falls Prowlers in the Section 8-1A Finals Friday, Oct. 16. At No. 2 doubles, Natalie Hanson-Sarah Kroll won in straight sets 6-2, 6-2 for the Cardinals. Charlie Noska-Lydia Roelofs won 6-2, 6-2 at No. 3 doubles. Thief River Falls 4, Staples-Motley 3 No. 1: Ronnie Noska (SM) def. Tegan Pray 6-0, 6-0 No. 2: Jaclyn Novak (TRF) def.

WORTHINGTON — The Central Lakes College Raiders lost two games to Minnesota West and Western Iowa Tech Friday, Oct. 16, in Worthington. Samantha Hachey recorded 15 kills and 14 digs in a 3-1 loss to Minnesota West. Gracie Mudgett added 16 set assists and Analise Olson tallied 19 set assists. Autumn Halberg added 11 kills and six digs. Brynn Chosa collected 10 digs. Hachey recorded 10 kills and 12 digs in a 3-1 loss to Western Iowa Tech. Olson added eight set assists and four digs.

Minnesota United at St. Louis City When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Where: Allianz Field Stream: Apple TV Radio: KSTP-AM 1500 Weather: 54 degrees, clear skies, 14 mph north wind Form: With a 2-2 draw at Colorado, MNUFC (7-10-12, 31 points) extended its winless lull to eight straight since its last victory on Aug. 22. With a scoreless home draw with Vancouver, St. Louis City (14-6-9, 51 points) has set a new MLS record unbeaten streak at 21 matches, breaking New York Red Bulls mark of 20 in 2016.

MANKATO, Minn. — Mike Lindell, the MyPillow founder and failed GOP gubernatorial candidate is dropping a legal challenge related to his primary election claims and will back GOP candidate Lisa Demuth for governor of Minnesota. "Everyone's just got to get out and vote, and we've got to vote for Republicans and especially Lisa Demuth," Lindell told Forum News Service via telephone on Friday, Oct. 16.

ST. PAUL — Redwood Falls will host the 2027 Minnesota Governor’s Pheasant Opener, Gov. Tim Walz announced at this year’s event last weekend in Northfield. “With its numerous parks, businesses, and scenic natural resources, the Redwood Falls area is an exceptional setting for the 2027 Governor’s Pheasant Hunting Opener,” Walz said in his written announcement issued Monday.

BRAINERD — The difference between absentee and early voting was part of the recent Crow Wing County Board discussion. Commissioner Paul Koering asked Deborah Erickson, county administrator and longtime election official, to explain the difference as people are voting in the historic courthouse. “We're in that absentee voting period, which is the 45 days prior to Election Day,” Erickson said in explanation during the Tuesday, Oct. 13, meeting.

BRAINERD — More than 50 people gathered Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Lyman P. White Park in Brainerd to remember those who lost their lives to domestic violence this past year. As the sun was setting over the nearby Mississippi River, 31 luminaries were lit to represent each of the 31 people who lost their lives in Minnesota. The Relationship Safety Alliance hosted the vigil.

The Center 803 Kingwood St., Brainerd 218-829-9345 TheBrainerdCenter.com and on Facebook Monday 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m.-noon - Card Recyclers 8 a.m.-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 8 a.m. - Veterans’ Coffee 9-11:30 a.m. - Wise Women Rising Group 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Legal Aid 11-11:30 a.m. - Bone Builders 12:30 p.m. - Party bridge 1 p.m. - Cribbage 4-6 p.m. - Great Decisions Tuesday 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - Toymakers 9 a.m. - Zumba 9-10:30 a.m. -...

Brainerd Planning Commission 1. Call To Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Approval Of Agenda - Voice Vote 5. Approval Of Minutes A. Draft Minutes from the Sept. 16 Workshop and Regular Meetings 6. Public Forum Time allocated for citizens to bring matters not on the agenda to the attention of the Commission - Time limits may be imposed 7. New Business A. CUP & Variance – Mixed Use Building & Deviation from Off-Street Parking Requirements at 722 Laurel Street B.

For all of his on-ice flash, Quinn Hughes is reserved once the skates come off. His answers are often clipped. He is all business in his approach to hockey and with the media. During seemingly every game this season, the Minnesota Wild have sent out an update on what team or NHL record Hughes happens to be threatening or breaking. He set a franchise record for points by a defenseman last season, recording 53 despite playing just 48 games in Minnesota.