Brainerd Noon Rotary Club

08/22/2026

Congratulations to one of our newest members Chip Rankin!

The Brainerd Public Schools Board of Education is congratulating Superintendent Chip Rankin on his selection as the Minnesota National Guard's Assistant Adjutant General - Army. Rankin assumed the role as a brigadier general on Aug. 14. The appointment marks another chapter in Rankin's service of mo...

07/18/2026

Grateful the goats are back at Rotary Park in Brainerd! Thank you!

The goats are back at Rotary Park in Brainerd! In an effort to control invasive weeds, goats are eating away at the problem. We partnered with Brainerd Noon Rotary Club , City of Brainerd , Great River Greening, and Brainerd Lakes Goats to bring 50 goats to graze about 16 acres of buckthorn at the park throughout the summer. Stop by to visit them!

07/09/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Branelle Rodriguez (Cibuzar) for joining the Brainerd Noon Rotary Club on Tuesday, July 7, and sharing an engaging presentation about NASA, your experiences, and the exciting work being done in space exploration.
Branelle grew up right here in Brainerd. It's inspiring to see someone from our own community helping shape the future of space exploration and serving as a reminder that big dreams can begin in small towns.
A special thank you as well to Lakeland News for covering Branelle's visit to the Brainerd Noon Rotary Club and helping share her story with our community. We appreciate your continued support of the people and organizations making a difference in the Brainerd Lakes Area!

05/22/2026

It was a great evening of service, teamwork, and community pride as Rotarians worked together to help keep the Brainerd Lakes area clean and beautiful. A little fresh air, a lot of laughs, and several bags of trash later — we’re reminded that “Service Above Self” can make a visible difference right here at home. Come join us!

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped, and to the community for supporting efforts that keep our roadsides looking their best.

05/08/2026

What an incredible night for the Brainerd Rotary $10,000 Reverse Raffle at Cragun's Legacy Clubhouse.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and supported this event! Your generosity, laughter, and community spirit made the evening a tremendous success.
From the excitement of the raffle to the fellowship shared throughout the night, we are grateful for a community that continues to show up and support the mission of Rotary. Because of you, we can continue making a meaningful impact right here in the Brainerd Lakes Area’s Youth Programs and beyond.
Congratulations to all of our winners, and thank you again for helping make this year’s Reverse Raffle one to remember!
Service Above Self. ❤️

04/24/2026

Tickets for the $10,000 Happy Hour or Two must be purchased in person.

Advance ticket sales will be available at the lower level of the Northland Arboretum on:

📅 Tuesday, April 29
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📅 Tuesday, May 5
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM
..or can be purchased from any Brainerd Noon Rotarian prior to May 5th.

Tickets may also be available for purchase at the event — if any remain.

Only 300 tickets total will be sold, so waiting until event day may be risky. 👀

04/18/2026

Join us for the Reverse Raffle May 5th Cragun's Legacy Courses! Get your ticket for a chance to win $10,000 now! Contact a Rotarian for more information and to purchase!

03/06/2026

The Brainerd Noon Rotary Club hosted a spectacular inaugural fundraiser recently with the debut of the “Big Band!” Gala, an evening that brought together community members for music, fellowship, and a great cause. The event drew an impressive crowd, filling the room with energy, laughter, and the unmistakable sounds of big band music...and even Sheriff Klang who broke up the Speakeasy party.
Thanks to the generosity of attendees, sponsors, and volunteers, the “Big Band!” Gala proved to be a great success. The Brainerd Noon Rotary Club is grateful for the incredible community support that made the evening so memorable and we look forward to building on this momentum in the years ahead.