🌱 How a new homeschool program could boost Brainerd school funding
Brainerd, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min readHello Brainerd! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a new homeschool program could boost Brainerd school funding
Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hazy sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Homeschool partnership could generate revenue for Brainerd Public Schools (brainerddispatch.com) — Brainerd Public Schools is preparing a new partnership with education provider Fullmind to re-enroll homeschool students as Brainerd students and regain state funding without raising local taxes. The Brainerd Homeschool Extension would serve K-8 families statewide, offering curriculum, teacher support, and stipends while keeping students learning at home. District leaders see it as a way to compete with growing alternative schooling options. 
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Summer Camp 2nd - 4th Grade
The Crossing Arts Alliance 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Summer Camp 5th-8th Grade
The Crossing Arts Alliance 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Summer Camp 5th - 8th Grade
The Crossing Arts Alliance 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Roger Dullinger, "Reflections of Reality"
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County Board Meeting →
Crow Wing County, MN Calendar, 326 Laurel St, Brainerd
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Sheriff's Sale -1805 Norwood Street, Brainerd →
Crow Wing County, MN Calendar, 304 Laurel Street, Brainerd
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Crow Wing County Housing and Redevelopment Authority →
Crow Wing County, MN Calendar, 322 Laurel St., Brainerd
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Budget Committee →
Crow Wing County, MN Calendar, 326 Laurel St, Brainerd
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Monday August 10
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Brunch On The Lake Cruise →
Cragun's Resort, 11000 Craguns Dr, Brainerd
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Summer Camp 2nd - 4th Grade
The Crossing Arts Alliance 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Summer Camp 5th-8th Grade
The Crossing Arts Alliance 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
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Summer Camp 5th - 8th Grade
The Crossing Arts Alliance 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
1:00 pm
Sunday August 9
Monday August 10
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💬 Chatter
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- Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(01995) - 413 West Washington St in Brainerd. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for $15/hour 18+ years old Crew Team Member. in Brainerd. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Brainerd here.
🗞 Nearby News
Baxter
- ‘Miles for Smiles' crosses the finish line at Forestview Middle School. (brainerddispatch.com)
- Listen: Changes ahead for Highway 210 construction zone (brainerddispatch.com)
- Minnesota mom waits months for final paid leave program payment from state despite approved application change (kare11.com)
Nisswa
- Looking Back: Aug. 5, 2026 (pineandlakes.com)
- Crosslake Art Show on tap Aug. 6-8 at Crosslake Community Center (pineandlakes.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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