Facade Improvement Grant and Sign Improvement Grant Brainerd, MN—In early 2026, the Brainerd Exterior Improvement Grant Program was created by the Brainerd Economic Development Authority (EDA) to provide incentives to stimulate external and visible investments in properties located in Downtown Brainerd and along the Washington Street corridor. Property and business owners are encouraged to consider…
After decades as a fixture in the Westgate Mall in Baxter, one of Brainerd’s most cherished independent retailers closed a full circle in its story—Brekken’s moved back to downtown Brainerd in 2024. Returning to Its Roots It all started on Laurel Street in Downtown Brainerd in 1954, when Brekken’s first opened its doors as a…
Nestled in the heart of Brainerd, Minnesota, the historic railroad buildings of the Northern Pacific Center stand as powerful reminders of the region’s birth and evolution. What was once a hub of locomotive activity has been thoughtfully transformed into a vibrant destination that honors the past while embracing the future. A Legacy Built on the…