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Monday 7:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm

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11/05/2026

Have You Tried Brainerd & Crow Wing Public Transit Dial-A-Ride Rider App?

Did you know you can book, cancel, and monitor your rides right from your phone? Our Dial A Ride app makes getting around town easier than ever.
With the app you can:

• Schedule your trips
• Cancel rides
• Track your bus in real time
• Receive alerts, reminders, and updates
• View past and upcoming trips

And the best part? It’s available on both iOS and Android!
To help you get started, we’ve put together a quick Rider App Guide video.
Give it a try and make your next trip simple, fast, and convenient.

To schedule a ride or for more information call or email dispatch today: 218-825-7433
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.brainerdmn.gov/195/Transit
Use the app: https://urlgeni.us/brainerddialaride
Web portal: https://brainerdmn.gov/655/Spare-Rider-App-and-Web-Portal

11/04/2026

Thank you also to the Crow Wing County Elections / Administration Staff!
We don't deserve you, but are so glad that we have you! The countless hours put in to ensure a smooth election are so appreciated.

11/04/2026

A HUGE thank you to our election judges who put in THE WORK yesterday.
We hope you got plenty of rest today, you deserved it!

11/03/2026

10/30/2026

New to Memorial Park!

10/30/2026

The City of Brainerd Charter mandates that 1.5% of the previous year's total city levy be provided to each of the following three categories/groups: community action programs and events, non-profit senior citizen organizations, and arboretum or green space organizations within the city limits of Brainerd. Interested organizations must submit an RFP to compete for these dollars.

SCHEDULE
Proposal submittals are due on 4 December 2026 at 4:30 PM.
Proposals will be reviewed by a select city council subcommittee in the week of 7 December 2026.
If necessary, interviews with submitting groups will occur in the week of 14 December 2026.
Recommendations by the subcommittee will go to the personnel & finance committee for recommendation to the full city council in January 2027.
Contractual agreements presented to the city council for approval in February 2027.
Implementation of services begins 1 April 2027.

PROPOSAL DUE
If you are interested in submitting a written proposal to perform any of these services, email your proposal to City Administrator Nick Broyles at [email protected] or a paper copy of the proposal to the 3rd floor of city hall no later than 4:30 P.M. on 4 December 2026.

More information: https://www.brainerdmn.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/321

Direct questions to:
Nick Broyles
City Administrator
501 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 828-2307
[email protected]

10/30/2026

Tuesday, November 3
General Election
City of Brainerd Precincts are all open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Find your precinct: https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov/
What's on your ballot: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov/
What to expect: https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/election-day-voting

10/29/2026

🚌💚 YOUR RIDE. YOUR COMMUNITY.
Have you heard about your local on-demand transit service? We're here to help you get where you need to go!

🛒 Heading to the grocery store? 🩺 Need a ride to an appointment? 💼 Going to work or running errands? ☕ Want to meet up with friends or enjoy a community event?
Whatever your day looks like, we're proud to help our neighbors stay connected!
Our transit service is here for everyone in our community. You don't have to travel far to have somewhere important to go, and you don't have to figure out transportation alone.

To schedule a ride or for more information call or email dispatch today: 218-825-7433
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: https://www.brainerdmn.gov/195/Transit
Use the app: https://urlgeni.us/brainerddialaride
Web portal: https://brainerdmn.gov/655/Spare-Rider-App-and-Web-Portal

10/28/2026

Council & Commission Meetings

City Council 1st & 3rd Mondays
Monthly: Airport, Housing & Redevelopment, Library, Parks & Rec, Planning, & Public Utilities
Quarterly: Economic Development & Transportation
As needed: Charter

Meeting Calendar and Agendas: https://www.brainerdmn.gov/129/Agendas-Minutes

10/28/2026

WE ARE HIRING
Brainerd Parks and Recreation
Youth Pond Hockey Official - $30 / Game (Thursdays)
Warming House Attendant - $18-$20 / hour

To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brainerdmn

Address

501 Laurel Street
Brainerd, MN
56401

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	7:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12188282307

Website

http://www.brainerdmn.gov/

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