Our newsroom uses the byline “staff” for articles that involve basic news briefs sourced from official sources, like city press releases. These stories often require minimal reporting and are rewritten for publication. The “staff” byline is also used for articles with multiple authors or stories that aggregate news from various sources. If outside sources are referenced in the article, it is clearly noted within the content.
The Brainerd Dispatch has been serving the community since a few days before Christmas in 1881 and transitioned into a daily newspaper two years later. Throughout the years, the newspaper has evolved but remains dedicated to local journalism and the community. The team at the Brainerd Dispatch works tirelessly to publish news every morning in print, as an e-edition, through an app, and on the website. The coverage includes news, weather, sports, videos, photos, podcasts, and social media updates that focus on stories from central Minnesota, highlighting neighbors, lakes, communities, challenges, and opportunities. This effort aims to keep the community connected and informed, and the support of readers is crucial for the publication to continue its work.