Brainerd's water is contaminated with total coliform bacteria and should not be drunk or used for cooking or brushing teeth without being boiled first.
Entries are due by Dec. 15. Those interested in participating can mail their information to the Brainerd Dispatch, 506 James St., Brainerd, MN, 56401, email newstips@brainerddispatch.com, or drop their information name, address and contact information with Baxter Lighting Contest noted in the Dispatch drop box, which is accessed by the alleyway next to the building at 506 James St.