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During a hearing on Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman sided with two immigrant rights groups and five pregnant women who argued that the order was in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

As of Monday, Feb. 3, Brainerd had received 19.1 of snow this winter, below the annual average of 27.2 inches. Still, it's better than a year ago, when only 10.4 inches had fallen.

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5 days ago · As of Monday, Feb. 3, Brainerd had received 19.1 of snow this winter, below the annual average of 27.2 inches. Still, it's better than a year ago, when only 10.4 inches had fallen.

4 days ago · As of Monday, Feb. 3, Brainerd had received 19.1 of snow this winter, below the annual average of 27.2 inches. Still, it's better than a year ago, when only 10.4 inches had fallen.

Dec 31, 2024 · BRAINERD — The Top 10 stories of 2024 in the Brainerd lakes area covered myriad issues, from tragedy to weather, from road projects to issues local government officials grappled with.

Jan 16, 2025 · BRAINERD — After a three-day respite in which temperatures climbed closer to seasonal norms, Brainerd lakes area residents should brace for a return to frigid temperatures. The high temperature ...

16 hours ago · J.J. McCarthy of the Minnesota Vikings gestures to the sideline in the second quarter of the preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in ...