The Matthew Gaffney Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Matthew, who attended Baxter Elementary School. Matthew loved art and science and had a passion for drawing. This award goes to an alumni of Baxter Elementary School.

Mid MN Federal Credit Union values include “Sense of Community”, which just make sense to them; because they are member-owned. So who they are and who they serve includes neighbors, friends, and businesses. Being part of the community is how they can serve the...

The Michael and Carol Smith Vocal Music scholarship is awarded to a student who is planning to pursue a degree in Vocal Music Instruction. God, Family, and Music make up the strong and guiding influences in Michael Smith’s life. From early childhood to the present...

Nor-Son was founded in 1978 and has since grown to into a nationally recognized integrated design and construction services firm. Our tradition of personal attention supports a client-focused culture you’ll feel in every project. We use this partnership approach—and...

Since November of 1834, Old National Bank has provided financial solutions to individuals, families, and businesses while also investing in our communities. The Old National story can be traced back to a modest, one-room facility on a bend of the Ohio River. Today,...

The Patricia Marchel Memorial scholarship is awarded to a student planning to pursue a degree related to language arts. This student displays personal motivation, academic ability and strong character.

Richard and Beverly were people who believed in and supported academic and athletic excellence.

Awarded to a student who believes in and supports academic and athletic excellence.

Roger, a 1955 graduate, went out for track and field as a BHS sophomore. The coach did not select him to compete in a single track meet. Consequently, the following year, he went out for the newly established golf team instead. Roger waited until after retirement at...

Roy and Mildred Sargent were long-time residents of the Brainerd area and lived and farmed about 10 miles south of town. They did not have children of their own, but took great pleasure in their “adopted” family of neighborhood children. The gift of this foundation...

Ruth Padgett was born and raised in the South Long Lake area. One of eight children, Ruth left the family farm to attend high school in Brainerd. Because her parents did not think she needed to attend high school, Ruth worked as a maid to put herself through school....

On behalf of the School Board and School Administrators

Smiles for Jake is: Hopeful People need hope. Smiles for Jake is built on the promise that everyone should have hope—we believe those words, and we plan to spread the hope we feel. Positive Smiles for Jake exists to prevent suicide by being positive. Our movement...

Steven was a music major who participated in band at BHS as a percussionist. Staff Sgt. Steven J. Kuhn, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in San Bernardino, Calif., as a result of an automobile accident when he was only 28 years old. He was born Sept. 6, 1970, in...

Stewart C. Mills Sr., founded Mills Companies in Brainerd, Minnesota in 1922. The family later created an oil company and opened a dealership and auto parts stores. Stewart and his sons Henry and Stewart C. Mills Jr, founded Fleet Farm in 1955.

Susan passed away February 25, 2022. She was born October 16, 1962 in Brainerd, MN to Chuck and Eileen Pettit. Sue graduated from Brainerd High School, finished college and started her career in Sales. Her many interests included tennis, golfing, pickleball, the...

The Tammy Bluth Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Tammy Bluth who was killed by a drunk driver in 1985. She was a high school student at the time. The community outpour of support was so great, the family took the funds to start a scholarship in...

For over 60 years, Thelen Heating and Roofing, Inc. has earned the reputation as Greater Minnesota’s premier single source provider of heating, cooling, roofing and ventilation systems for residential and commercial customers. Customers come to us and stay with us...

The Tyler L. Spaulding Scholarship was recently created in memory of Tyler who was a BHS grad. Tyler was often called a math and problem solving genius. He aced all three math sections of ACT, SAT and SATII tests. He was highly valued at his work place and it was not...

Visit Brainerd Baxter is the official destination marketing organization and visitors bureau for the cities of Baxter and Brainerd. Established in 1995, as a 501c6 non-profit corporation, they represent the tourism and hospitality businesses within the cities of...

William Dammann was a well respected coach and staff at the Brainerd Public Schools and was Minnesota Basketball coach of the year in 1933. HIs name still comes up frequently when visiting with local residents. The discussion always focuses on Bill being a great...

Our family scholarship fund is intended to honor our parents, Sai Foo and Man la (Sandy) Ng who founded and operated the Silver Dragon Restaurant for 22 years on 515 Washington St. in Brainerd, MN. Although my father did not attend school past 3rd grade, he learned...