Brainerd, the largest and oldest city in the Brainerd Lakes region of central Minnesota, was first seen by European settlers in 1805 during the search for the Mississippi headwaters. Established in 1871 and declared a city on March 6, 1873, this Northern Pacific Railroad-created town is the manifestation of President Abraham Lincoln’s dream to connect … Continue reading 5 Must-Try Brainerd Restaurants | The Best Restaurants In Brainerd, MN