Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. BRAINERD — Though rain has been scarce, temperatures in the Brainerd area have moderated into high 70s and low 80s, making it perfect weather for boaters to get our and enjoy area lakes. We see that you have javascript disabled. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. If you feel you have received this message in error, please contact the customer support team at 1-833-248-7801.