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Brainerd Fire Chief Tim Holmes said a passerby noticed smoke coming from the roof area and reported the fire.

Community members from across the county attend the Crow Wing Fire Academy’s fire training Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Brainerd Fire Department.

The Brainerd Fire Department and Brainerd Ace Hardware gave away four bikes and helmets to the winners of the monthlong coloring contest Wednesday.

Holmes lives in Nisswa.

Fire Chief Tim Holmes will be formally honored Oct. 21 at the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association’s annual conference in Duluth.

The Dispatch publishes records as part of its obligation to inform readers about the business of public institutions and to serve as a keeper of the local historical record.

The Brainerd Fire Department will be hosting an open house Oct. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall on Laurel Street along with a month-long coloring contest.

The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash, reported at 4:41 a.m. Monday, July 18, in Baxter, south of College Road.

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office responded to the crash, reported at 4:42 p.m. in Nokay Lake Township, east of Brainerd.

The open house is set for 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at the Brainerd Fire Department.