Brainerd Elementary Students Showcase Weather Drawings

Dispatch seeks submissions for annual Valentine's Day weather art contest

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Brainerd Dispatch is encouraging local elementary school teachers to submit their students' weather drawings for the newspaper's annual Valentine's Day-themed art contest. The drawings showcase the creativity and weather observation skills of young students in the Brainerd, Minnesota area.

Why it matters

The weather drawing contest is a long-standing tradition that celebrates the artistic talents of Brainerd's youth while also promoting weather education and awareness in the community. The contest generates excitement among students and provides a fun way for the local newspaper to engage with families.

The details

The Brainerd Dispatch is accepting weather drawing submissions from fourth grade students at Harrison Elementary School and other local elementary schools. The drawings, which feature weather-themed artwork and observations, will be featured in the newspaper's special Valentine's Day edition.

  • The weather drawing contest is an annual event held in the Brainerd area.
  • The deadline for submitting drawings is February 13, 2026.

The players

Brainerd Dispatch

A local newspaper serving the Brainerd, Minnesota community.

Harrison Elementary School

A public elementary school in Brainerd, Minnesota that participates in the weather drawing contest.

Aryanna

A fourth grade student at Harrison Elementary School whose weather drawing was featured.

Mrs. Payne and Mrs. Meyer

Fourth grade teachers at Harrison Elementary School who encouraged their students to participate in the weather drawing contest.

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What’s next

The Brainerd Dispatch will select winning weather drawings to feature in their Valentine's Day edition on February 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The annual weather drawing contest organized by the Brainerd Dispatch provides a fun and educational opportunity for local elementary school students to showcase their artistic talents and weather observation skills, while also fostering a sense of community pride and engagement.