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December 5,, 2025:
Santa Clause was spotted arriving in downtown Brainerd on a horse-drawn wagon.



Next, he rode a fire department ladder truck to the top of the city tree at 6th and Laurel Streets.
He turned the lights on to the cheer of a crowd of about 100 people.
Photo on the right was taken from across the street later after the crowd dispursed and the star was clearly visible.



The Legacy Corale of Greater Minnesota sung Christmas songs
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Then people toured downtown stores to see their displays.





Paula expecially likes sweet things.



Then Paula ran into the big guy himself!





Paula couldn't pass up being photographed with her close personal friend Babe the Blue Ox.



The singers went from store to store spreading their Christmas music.

Quote of the day:    Christmas can't be far away.  Mark < Back to previous story Ahead to next story>

Questions, Comments?  Email Mark Persons  teki@mwpersons.com

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