The Brighter Days Foundation’s mission is to help seriously and chronically-ill children, ages 0-18, and their families living within the Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota by surprising them with meaningful gifts and/or opportunities to brighten their day. The...

Carrie was a beautiful young lady who died in a car accident during her junior year at BHS on January 2, 1987. This scholarship was initially established to impact a well deserving student.

The C. Elmer and Lillian Anderson Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a student planning to pursue a degree in the field of public administration, political science or some type of government service. C. Elmer Anderson Biography After unexpectedly rising to...

The Chef’s Association awards a scholarship each year to a student planning to pursue a degree in the culinary arts

Chloe Jean Museus, 16, died on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Chloe was a force all her own. She lived, loved, and laughed with her entire soul. A day with Chloe was filled with sass, literal translations of the world around her, bantering with her siblings, a retort...

The Class of 1945 established this fund to continue their Legacy.

The Class of 1946 established this fund to ensure future generations could achieve success in local secondary education. They argue they are the best class that ever graduated from Brainerd

Did you know the class of 1954 won the state basketball title when we defeated Bemidji by just two points?! Final score was 49-47.

This scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving senior who plans to attend Central Lakes College.

A group of motivated and hard working Brainerd Class of 1969 graduates worked on getting donations in time for their class reunion. They surpassed their goals and have a great scholarship for graduating students of Brainerd High School now and in the future! Thank...

The Class of 1976 scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Brainerd High School with a GPA of 2.5 or better, accepted into a 2 or 4yr college. Student must be well-rounded and participated in at least one school sponsored activity (sports, band, clubs, etc.) and at...

This one-time $500 scholarship shall be awarded to a deserving student.

The Clayton Haglin Memorial scholarship is in honor of Clayton Haglin who was an Industrial Arts teacher at Brainerd High School for 33 years. He was also an advocate for vocational and life-long education; so this award is given to a student with expressed interest...

Clem and Vi Koering were both born and raised in Brainerd. As a local business owner, Clem knew the importance of education and helped make it a reality for their three daughters.This scholarship is awarded to a St. Francis and BHS student who plans to pursue a...

The children of Clifford & Gwendolyn Greenwalt have this scholarship to honor the legacy their parents created to support the importance of higher education.

Crow Wing Power (officially named Crow Wing Cooperative Power and Light Company) was begun in 1937 thanks to the formation of the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) by Franklin D. Roosevelt. On March 24, 1938 power to the first 140 Crow Wing Power members was...

On May 19th, 1950 seven men gathered for the first official meeting of the Crow Wing Cooperative Rural Telephone Company, later known as Consolidated Telephone Company. After obtaining personal loans, the seven directors started selling memberships to residents as...

The Daniel, William, and Mark Wheeler Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student who is planning to pursue a degree at Central Lakes College.

The First National Bank of Deerwood, commonly known as Deerwood Bank, was incorporated in 1910 in Deerwood, Minnesota. After 68 years of serving Deerwood and its surrounding communities, the Bank branched out to serve a broader area. And, by April of 2018—over 100...

The First National Bank of Deerwood, commonly known as Deerwood Bank, was incorporated in 1910 in Deerwood, Minnesota. After 68 years of serving Deerwood and its surrounding communities, the Bank branched out to serve a broader area. And, by April of 2018—over 100...

The Derrick Hanson Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year in memory of Derrick Hanson, a BHS class of 1989 graduate. He was a member of the BHS track team and was named Most Valuable his senior year. Derrick passed away at age 21 from cancer.

Don Adamson was a teacher, coach, assistant principal and principal – working both at the old Washington High School and the “new” Brainerd High School before passing away from cancer in 1973. He was only 59 years old. Our football field is also named after Mr....

The Don Johnson Memorial scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student who plans to pursue higher education at a 2 or 4 year college.

Dr. Gene Bierhaus was born & raised in the Brainerd area. He graduated from BHS and the University of Minnesota with a degree in Veterinary Medicine. He is a member of the Brainerd Hall of Fame. Dr. Gene Bierhaus 85, of Lake Shore, died unexpectedly at his home...

Dr. Rudd Badeaux Thabes passed away in Detroit Lakes, Minn., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2018, at the age of 77. Rudd was born in Brainerd, Minn., March 27, 1941. He is preceded in death by father Dr. John Alois Thabes Jr., mother Nordica Christofa (Kjesterud) Thabes,...

the Duane Doucette Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who has participated in HS baseball or softball programs

Elaine Elsie Veit was born on March 15, 1940 to John W. and Elsie (Wotschke) Veit in Redwood Falls, MN. Elaine lived in many towns including Seaforth, Milroy, Sebeka, Brainerd, and Menahga. Elaine graduated from the Brainerd High School in 1957 with having the honor...

Professor Everett F. Nelson passed away in his sleep 3 days after his 103rd birthday, July 28, 2016. This birthday was a goal he was determined to achieve!! Everett was born July 25, 1913 in Homer, Minnesota to Walter and May Nelson. Everett received a BA in Music...

Our people really care. Federated employees are often called high quality, friendly, professional, knowledgeable. They’re good people and they’re your neighbors, too. That’s a major point that differentiates Federated Co-ops from other businesses today. We live...

First Western Bank & Trust has been a community bank since 1964. (Formerly BlackRidge Bank) We operate as a full-service financial center providing traditional banking products as well as trust services, all lines of insurance, leasing, and much more. Technology and...