Excess library funds could impact Brainerd budget
A recent audit of the Kitchigami Regional Library System showed Brainerd contributed more than $300,000 in excess funds to the library over the past seven years. 12:00 am, May 12, 2021 ×
Mary Koep (right), a member of the Brainerd Public Library Board, updates the Brainerd City Council on the board s financial status Monday, May 3, 2021. Theresa Bourke / Brainerd Dispatch
The city of Brainerd will likely not have to levy any money next year to pay for its public library, but services will continue as normal.
The Kitchigami Regional Library System has excess money in its fund balance, board member Mary Koep told the Brainerd City Council Monday, May 3, which could bode well for the city’s budget.
COVID-19, civil unrest make for busy year at Camp Ripley
Hundreds of soldiers assisted in community testing and vaccine clinics for COVID-19 as well as support during times of civil unrest in Minnneapolis. 2:00 am, May 5, 2021 ×
Brig. Gen. Lowell Kruse, senior commander at Camp Ripley, presented his yearly update to the Brainerd City Council Monday, May 3, 2021. Theresa Bourke / Brainerd Dispatch
Troops at Camp Ripley spent much of the last year helping out their communities, from monitoring civil unrest in the Twin Cities to supporting COVID-19 testing to aiding in vaccine distribution.
And according to Brig. Gen. Lowell Kruse, that’s exactly what the Minnesota National Guard training facility is all about.
This year s Haunted Trail was a bright spot, bringing in more than $54,000. 4:00 am, Dec. 13, 2020 ×
Northland Arboretum seen here Wednesday, Dec. 9. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
It’s no surprise 2020 has been a year of ups and downs in terms of funding for the Northland Arboretum.
Right now, the conservation nonprofit in Brainerd and Baxter looks to be operating at a deficit of about $54,000 for fiscal year 2020-21, but Executive Director Candice Zimmermann hopes things can get back on track.
Increases in membership, gift shop purchases and donations, along with potential grants, could bring the Arboretum out of the hole, Zimmermann told the Brainerd City Council Monday, Dec. 7.
This year s Haunted Trail was a bright spot, bringing in more than $54,000. 4:00 am, Dec. 13, 2020 ×
Northland Arboretum seen here Wednesday, Dec. 9. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
It’s no surprise 2020 has been a year of ups and downs in terms of funding for the Northland Arboretum.
Right now, the conservation nonprofit in Brainerd and Baxter looks to be operating at a deficit of about $54,000 for fiscal year 2020-21, but Executive Director Candice Zimmermann hopes things can get back on track.
Increases in membership, gift shop purchases and donations, along with potential grants, could bring the Arboretum out of the hole, Zimmermann told the Brainerd City Council Monday, Dec. 7.