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Sports Reporter, Brainerd Dispatch. email: conrad.engstrom @brainerddispatch .com BU ‘19 🏀

Brainerd, MN
Joined March 2012
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
I'm going to continue my basketball career next year at Bethel University 🏀🏀
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2 years
Cool moment as Conner Erickson gets to be on the ice for senior night here at Essentia Health Sports Center. Erickson is a captain but hasn’t played this season after a serious head injury he suffered playing football this fall. @BRDWarriorsAD @JeremyMillsop @stevenkohls
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Eli Hoelz hits a game winning 3-pointer as as time expires as the Brainerd Warriors beat Alexandria 75-72 in overtime.
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@roybelly Stugotz's 42-0 prediction of the UM-ND game being the closest to right on the show
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2 years
Ok @ELaposky I see you. 👀 Eli Laposky with a game-winning 3-pointer as the Patriots net a big section win over Esko 66-63 Video taken by: Rob Birkeland
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4 years
@JoshTowner4Real @JaredNHR @basketballtalk Honestly, it's disgusting to leave Joakim Noah off the all-star team for how he led the 2014 Bulls. He was the heart of soul of that team not too long ago. The voters should take notice.
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3 years
BREAKING: Jack Freeman ( @JkFreeman5 ) is set to be the new AD at Brainerd High School as announced at the school board meeting tonight. Freeman replaces @MSHSLCharlie who took a job with @MSHSL . @brd_dispatch @BrainerdSchools @JeremyMillsop @bertsballpark
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3 years
Final: Brainerd/Little Falls 2, Moorhead 1 Warriors to state Section 8-2A Champs!!
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10 years
Spirit week is just for girls to have a weeks worth of Instagram posts.
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3 years
@DarthAmin Is that Daniel Day Drinking Lewis?
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2 years
Johnny Pecarich becomes the 13th player in Brainerd High School history to reach 1,000 points in his career. @JohnPecarich
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10 years
Thanks to all my coaches and teammates that have supported me. It was a special night with a special group of people. #RaiseItUp #ALLIN
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Your state champion in the high jump. Cora Clough. 5-4. That’s three state champions for the Brainerd Warriors. @BRDWarriorsAD
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Pequot Lakes is your Class 2A state volleyball champions for 2023. @JeremyMillsop @PEJ_Nancy
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8 months
Eli Hoelz — the newest member of the 1,000 point club. @JeremyMillsop @BRDWarriorsAD
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3 years
Final: Brainerd 64, Buffalo 57 Johnny Pecarich with 20 all in the second half. Nate Dahl with 16 for the Bison @JeremyMillsop @JaredMartyMN
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Conrad Engstrom
4 months
Your state champion in the triple jump. Ty Nelson. 47-7.5.
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Conrad Engstrom
3 years
Here's a good view of the Pecarich's game-winner
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
Thank you Coach Linton for the the past four years and putting me in positions to get 1000. @nlabbcoach http://t.co/zPuuQJaauy
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6 years
An amazing Christmas gift. 2002 Kings stacking dolls.
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2 years
Warrior players are wearing a number 21 decal on the back of their helmets for Conner Erickson, who remains in the hospital after an injury he got last week. #WarriorStrong @BRDWarriorsAD @Dispatchbizbuzz @JeremyMillsop
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1 year
Covered and played the Cragun’s Grand Opening event today. Got to meet Minnesota hoops legend and Wolves TV color commentator @JimPeteHoops who is also playing.
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7 years
Team gets kicked out of tournament after complaining to refs after a game in which they lost the free throw battle 43-1 #AAUBingo
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10 years
Thank You 🏀❤️
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5 years
Exciting news! I start my new gig at the Brainerd Dispatch on Monday. I will be their sports reporter and pumped to start. If you ever find yourself up north hit me up. #journalism #firstjob #letsgooo @ Brainerd…
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2 years
It’s always good to get a trophy on senior night!
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1 year
Final: Brainerd 39, Elk River 35 Warriors out score Elk River 14-0 in the fourth quarter to pull off the comeback victory. Brainerd moves to 2-0. Elk River falls to 0-2
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2 years
Final: Brainerd 73, Buffalo 59 John Pecarich with 39 points Nate Dahl with 30 points Two great scorers. Brainerd remains unbeaten in Section 8-4A
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Conrad Engstrom
3 years
I can’t put into words what it’s like to see your college teammate and friend take your alma mater to the state tournament. So happy for my guy Robbie!
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Two of the best seniors in the state, imo. @JohnPecarich @evanson_nick
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Conrad Engstrom
9 years
Just a friendly reminder: Tim Duncan > Kobe Bryant
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Conrad Engstrom
1 year
Very cool pregame ceremony for former Brainerd linebacker Conner Erickson who suffered a serious head injury on this field last year. He is met by coach Freed and coach Feeney at midfield. @JeremyMillsop @Dispatchbizbuzz @bertsballpark
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Conrad Engstrom
4 months
Your 2024 shot put state champion. Dylan Gross. 62-10.5 @JeremyMillsop
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
Basically if you have Josh Lassen you win the hallway @joshualassen
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Conrad Engstrom
4 years
Congrats to Staples-Motley’s Emmet Anderson on signing with the University of Minnesota for cross-country @SM_CARDS
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9 years
15 years at New Life and it's all over.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Just finished recording the first Dispatch Sports Wrap podcast with Wade Haapajoki. We will see how well it actually went tomorrow, when everyone loves/hates it.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Final: Warriors 15, Alexandria 14 Brainerd scores 15 straight points in the last 6 minutes to win and finish with an undefeated subdistrict record. Wow.
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Conrad Engstrom
5 years
Got to talk to @laettnerbball about his basketball camp in Pillager for my first story with the Brainerd Dispatch . We talked about the fundamentals of basketball and how much the game has changed since he played. Definitely a thrill.
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9 years
Sorry sixth grade girls I'm not following you back on Instagram
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Conrad Engstrom
3 years
Got Timberwolves tickets for my dad’s birthday. This is the same section we sat in when we had season tickets from 2001-2005.
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
Respect to @Big_Guut @jshea25 and @coachmmac they put up a good fight. Wish them the best in sections.
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10 years
Timberwolves should wear their old uniforms too.
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Conrad Engstrom
9 years
Thanks to those who came to my party 😊😊 now everyone knows where I live
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Conrad Engstrom
1 year
Made it for Game 4. First playoff game I’ve attended since 2004.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Holding 21 for Conner
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
@NLA_Nerf shot my cat death 5:00 revive 9:00 #1 -0 http://t.co/9xaBprLkFg
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Conrad Engstrom
3 years
Nothing like that view when you enter Duluth.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
CI is going to state! @JeremyMillsop
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Conrad Engstrom
4 years
I was really not expecting this text from my grandma tonight...
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Conrad Engstrom
4 years
Today marks my year anniversary working in a newsroom. It’s been one crazy year.
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Conrad Engstrom
1 year
Final: Brainerd 34, Mahtomedi 6 Eli Hoelz finishes with 153 yards passing and two touchdowns. He also ran for 78 yards and a score. Sean Holbrook ran for 78 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries. Jake Merseth with 90 yards receiving. Ty Nelson with 46 yards recieving.
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Conrad Engstrom
9 years
Iowa is a fraud. They are not a top 5 team. They will be exposed.
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9 years
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4 years
@BarstoolBigCat Joe buck missed another opportunity for “that’s a disgusting act”
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Conrad Engstrom
3 years
@O_B_KOOL @gsnowbone @TheDailyWolves @rube_lance @Scottyterrible You say that which is fine, but the Heat are a championship contender and the Wolves are a play-in team. Miss me with "the Wolves have a much brighter future" only been saying that for 17 years.
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Conrad Engstrom
5 years
THE MINNESOTA TWINS ARE CENTRAL CHAMPS!! LET’S GOOO!!! I SAT THROUGH 103 LOSSES JUST 4 SEASONS AGO FOR THIS! BRING ON THE YANKEES THOSE COWARDS!
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
You've never fully lived life until during flex time you sat at a round table of NLA junior girls and just listened.
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Conrad Engstrom
9 years
Back to back
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10 years
We deflated the balls
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Conrad Engstrom
3 years
POSTGAME RECAP
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
I don't have relationship goals.
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9 years
@bjgunderson9 😍😍😍
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Three years ago I drove to Brainerd to start my job at the @brd_dispatch the next morning. The lakes area is a great place to work and I love covering the area sports in it. I can’t believe @JeremyMillsop hasn’t fired me yet.
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
#thePrepVStheLife tomorrow at 8
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Conrad Engstrom
3 years
Check out my new bio. Had to put in the fact that I played basketball at Bethel @JeremyMillsop @Dispatchbizbuzz
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Conrad Engstrom
4 months
Jordan Mount anchors the Crosby-Ironton 4x400 relay to a state title. Coach Twigg said it’s the first relay state title for the Rangers since 1933. @JeremyMillsop
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Conrad Engstrom
6 years
Voice of the Eagles for 25 years!
@NLAAthletics
NLA Athletics
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. @nlamn Volunteer of the Year goes to the Voice of the Eagles - Matt Engstrom @Mortsgne_Ttam ! We are blessed by the fun atmosphere Matt has helped create for many years at NLA athletic events! Thank you Matt and family! #SoarWithTheEagles #WeAreNLA
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Final: Brainerd 92, St Cloud Tech 64 Warriors are the outright Central Lakes Conference Champions The dynamic duo of Nick Evanson (24) and Johnny Pecarich (28) dazzled the crowd with 52 points combined.
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Conrad Engstrom
5 years
I obsessed over this game in junior high. It's my most watched old NBA game. In the end, the Kings for sure got screwed. No one can convince me otherwise.
@bballbreakdown
BBALLBREAKDOWN
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I went back and forth on how I felt about Lakers Kings Game 6 in 2002 WCF...
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Conrad Engstrom
8 months
Congrats to the kixsters!
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Joel Clough
8 months
@BrainerdDT they did it!!!! State champs High kick. Let’s go!!! @the_rad34 @JeremyMillsop
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Babe’s Bell is finally Brainerd’s after knocking off Bemidji 19-7 @BRDWarriorsAD @JeremyMillsop
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
I can’t believe I survived a 15-hour day with this guy. Lakes area icon @stevenkohls @DispatchChelsey @Dispatchbizbuzz @JeremyMillsop @BRDWarriorsAD
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Conrad Engstrom
4 months
Dylan Gross makes a it sweep. Winning the state title in the discus with a 184-6.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Final: Brainerd 65, STMA 47 Pecarich finished with 29 points Warriors to play Moorhead in the semifinals Saturday.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Andrew Albright is your Class 3A state champion in shot put with a throw of 57-1. @JeremyMillsop @BRDWarriorsAD
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Conrad Engstrom
1 year
Congrats to sports Santa and Brainerd football stats keeper @bertsballpark on the HOF class of 2024. Another well deserved honor in a great career. I feel bad for the person who had to take your desk after you retired.
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John Millea
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Congratulations to the 2024 #mshsl Hall of Fame class. Legends everywhere you look.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Listening to people retell stories of Jerry Riewer was a good history lesson for a young reporter like myself. It’s clear the man touch a lot of lives in his life as a teacher and coach including two pro ball players and twins broadcaster @dbremer_pxp
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
fwiw, I now have no braces on my teeth. #NewMan
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
No one prepares you for seeing your face on Facebook and Twitter ads.
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4 months
Brainerd’s Cora Clough clears 5-4 on the first attempt. First girl to do so, so far. High jump and pole vault moved indoors due to high winds.
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
Standing 6'11 out of Farragut Academy High School..... Number 21 .... Kevin Garrrrrnettttt!!!
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Thanks to the coaches and players from Pequot Lakes and Pine River-Backus for letting me cover them this weekend at state. It always sucks to do interviews through tears, but both programs should be proud in how they represented themselves. @JeremyMillsop @MSHSLjohn
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Conrad Engstrom
1 year
Tom Fairbanks has accepted the position as Brainerd’s new head baseball coach pending school board approval. @JeremyMillsop @bertsballpark @brd_dispatch @Dispatchbizbuzz
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Brainerd's Johnny Pecarich named a semifinalist. @BHSWarriorHoops @JohnPecarich
@MN_BCA
MN BB Coaches Assoc
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
I don't know you junior high girl who just liked my picture on Instagram.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Congrats to @JohnPecarich on being selected to the All-Star Series.
@MN_BCA
MN BB Coaches Assoc
2 years
MBCA All Star Series- Saturday, April 1 at Anoka Ramsey CC. Following is a link to the All Star Series Press Release including Rosters and online admission purchase information.
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Oh the wind in my hair. Brainerd at Moorhead in about 45 minutes. @JeremyMillsop
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Conrad Engstrom
10 years
We actually cheated our freshman year too.
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Conrad Engstrom
9 years
This was a pretty good year
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Conrad Engstrom
1 year
Final: Brainerd 42, Bemidji 7 Babe's Bell stays in Brainerd. The Warriors move to 6-1. They finish the regular season at St. Francis Wednesday, Oct. 18
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Conrad Engstrom
3 years
@FourVerts Yes! Jets can take 2 QBs and still be starting Joe flacco week 12 next year!
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Conrad Engstrom
1 year
Final: Brainerd 42, Moorhead 21. The Warriors advance to the Section 8-5A Final on Friday, Nov. 3. Sean Holbrook with 172 yards rushing and three touchdowns. Eli Hoelz with 149 yards rushing and three touchdowns.
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Conrad Engstrom
4 years
A coach once told me: There's more to life than basketball, and there's more to basketball than basketball.
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1 year
Brainerd hosts Elk River for Week Two. @JeremyMillsop
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Conrad Engstrom
2 years
Albright flashing his medals. The right one is the 1st place in shot put and the left one is 7th in triple jump. He missed reaching the finals in 110 hurdles by 0.1 of a second. @JeremyMillsop @BRDWarriorsAD
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Conrad Engstrom
9 years
WHO HATES IOWA? WE HATE IOWA!
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