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Clergy View-May 17

...live in a world in which we see the signs of society crumbling around us. The Boston bombing, the New Orleans Mother's Day parade shooting and the kidnapping and rape of three young women in Ohio, all seem to be symptoms of our deteriorating society. In...

http://brainerddispatch.com/lifestyle/religion/2013-05-16/clergy-view-may-17
Religion
Council to endorse concept of re-routing July 4 parade

...concept of re-routing the Fourth of July parade through downtown. A group of downtown...owners asked the council to re-route the parade at its regular meeting Monday. Community Action hosts the parade and maps out the route.Kevin Matthews...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-05-06/council-endorse-concept-re-routing-j
News
Some Minnesota towns curb political takeovers of parades

...AP) - Politicians and parades go hand in hand come election...this year's Fourth of July parade will feature a new restriction...of 10 marchers. In the 2010 parade, "There were too many political...and it stretches out the parade line. "It wasn't entertaining...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2012-06-25/some-minnesota-towns-curb-political-
News | Political
Volunteers: You are needed to keep 45-year tradition alive

...Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, at least, it marks the beginning of summer."Those individuals or families wishing to participate in this...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/2013-04-03/volunteers-you-are-needed-keep-45
Opinion
Area Baseball: Aitkin sweeps Onamia

...batters and recorded the victory for the Gobblers.Jacob Hyytinen doubled and tripled, knocking in four runs, to lead the hit parade as Aitkin won Game Two 16-2. Logan Quade finished 3-4 with two runs scored.Jack Dagen struck out six to get the win...

http://brainerddispatch.com/sports/2013-04-30/area-baseball-aitkin-sweeps-onamia
Sports
What's Doing-April 28

...as other concessions will be available for you to purchase as well.At noon the first annual Chihuahua and Wannabe Chihuahua parade will be a festive event with owners and their canines dressed in colorful Spanish-style costumes. A prize will be awarded...

http://brainerddispatch.com/lifestyle/whats-doing/2013-04-26/whats-doing-april-2
What's Doing?
Share your stories of life on the Mississippi

...For those who find the river a fascination and would like to see a river walk, canoes paddling along its banks, or a boat parade that would be part of the July Fourth celebration, it's time to speak up.One person generating enough energy can make life...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/2013-05-01/share-your-stories-life-mississip
Opinion
It's time to moderate religious differences

...the Somalis have established their own community (a mosque included) within the larger community, wear their Muslim garb, parade down main street on Fridays, pray at school (multiple times) and at work (multiple times) when Christians don't have...

http://brainerddispatch.com/opinion/open-forum/2013-05-02/its-time-moderate-reli
Open Forum
Much Obliged-April 7

Fell at the paradeThe Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade was enjoyed by us.I would like to mention an incident that happened to me.While the parade units were marching by, I was out of my car and fell. A marching unit was going by and a...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-04-05/much-obliged-april-7
News
Floats win awards in Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade

...Chamber's Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade and Celebration.The snow-covered...in temperature compared to the 2012 parade did not deter those who enjoyed the sun-filled day and the nearly 100-parade entries."We had a great day for...

http://brainerddispatch.com/news/2013-03-19/floats-win-awards-crosslake-st-patri
News

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