What voice shouts the loudest? Noting the discussion regarding same sex marriage and voter ID, a Vox Pop writer said, “Give us the right to vote on it and then accept the result.” You did vote (I hope). You voted for people who represent you in government. The U.S. was founded a...

Pitbulls shouldn’t be in city limits I think pitbulls are a dangerous breed and should be outlawed. They were bred to fight and kill. They should not be in city limits. Yes, a lot has to do with the raising but can you tell by looking at it if it has been raised properly? I don’...

Voodoo doctor Pawlenty...

Follow flag etiquette Just having read the article in The American Legion Magazine encouraging the passing of a flag amendment, which should be done, I would express my concern to those who leave their flags on display 24 hours a day until they are faded, almost beyond recognition, ...

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Loyalty, duty, honor, integrity...

Stolen lawnmower should be returned To whomever took the Honda lawn mower, gray in color with a red engine and attached grass catcher, on Thursday, May 12, from a northeast residence, you’ve committed a crime. That lawn mower was not on the curb for city-wide pick-up. You sto...

They still don’t get it...

  Beautify Brainerd?...

The unsigned letter Regarding the article on the front page of the April 20 Brainerd Dispatch, a letter was sent to Bob Olson stating concerns about airport safety at the Brainerd airport. If this is really such a concern, why was this letter sent to Mr. Olson instead of the city co...