The 21st century has brought considerable change to many businesses and communities across west central Minnesota and our state.

Readers no longer have to go to the movie theater or video store to catch a glimpse of their favorite movie. Viewers can just push a button on their TV remote, computer or tablet, purchase or rent the latest movie and watch it at home or wherever they are located. A person can even call or answer a phone call via their wristwatch or mobile phone.

Just six years ago, the Brainerd Dispatch published a print edition six days a week, and after the press started, all the print stories were then published on our website, www.brainerddispatch.com .

In 2025, the Dispatch publishes stories digitally throughout the day on brainerddispatch.com, publishes an e-paper w

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