All lost and found items in Brainerd
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Lost paintings near downtown Brainerd, tonight
I was wrapping up a small show at the Brainerd Public Library on 3rd Street when I stepped outside to stretch my legs at 6:18 PM yesterday. Two of my paintings, works I’ve been carrying between studios for weeks, disappeared from the easel at the back of the building. They’re medium-sized abstract landscapes with bold blues and gold accents, and one edge has a faint coffee stain I can’t shake. I’m heartbroken—these paintings were created over the last six months and feel like a piece of my story. Please keep an eye out around the Brainerd Public Library steps.
Found someone else’s dolls in Brainerd
I was wandering near the Paul Bunyan statue in downtown Brainerd around 12:45 PM on Saturday when I spotted a pink tote with a half-open zipper. Inside sat a small group of dolls, some with mismatched outfits and a handmade quilt. They looked almost like a little cast of characters waiting to go home. I don’t belong to them, but I wanted to help return them to the owner who might be distressed, especially if this was a cherished toy set from a child. I kept them safe and passed the tote along to Brainerd’s local desk with a note and the idea they’d help connect me through the site.
Lost holiday decorations in Brainerd near Gregory Park
I’m the owner of these holiday decorations. Friday evening at 6:45 pm I was taking down the decorations from the porch of my house on 3rd Street South, Brainerd, when a gust of wind swept the box away toward Gregory Park. The box held string lights, garlands, a few fragile ornaments, and a light-up candy-cane display. I’d been looking forward to a cozy display, and losing them feels like a little loss of holiday spirit. If these are found, please reach out through the site so we can arrange a pickup near Brainerd City Hall or at the park entrance where I last saw them.
Lost travel bags near Paul Bunyan statue, Brainerd
I was in Brainerd last Friday around 6:15 pm, sitting on a bench outside a café near the Paul Bunyan statue in downtown Brainerd when my travel bags disappeared from beside me. They’re two rolling duffel bags, one black with a red zipper and the other blue with a white stripe. Inside are everyday clothes for a weekend trip, a worn leather journal, and a passport holder—things I’d need for my next plane ride. I’ve felt a heavy knot in my chest since, imagining them abandoned somewhere cold or forgotten. If you’ve seen them or know where they turned up, please message me through the site so we can figure out next steps together.
Found: holiday decorations near Brainerd Public Library
I found a cardboard box with assorted holiday decorations outside the Brainerd Public Library on Laurel Street around 5:50 p.m. yesterday. The box contained string lights, a wreath, a snowman figure, and a few Santa hats, all scattered as if knocked from a porch during the wind. I’ve kept them on my porch for now, hoping to reunite them with their owner. They aren’t of great monetary value, but they mean a lot to the people who set them up every year. If these decorations belong to you, please get in touch through the site so we can arrange a pickup.
Lost sheets in Brainerd, Minnesota
I lost my sheets last Tuesday around 9:15 PM in the Brainerd Public Library parking lot after a quick stop at a coffee shop on 7th Street. They’re a plain queen-size white set, with a thin gray stripe along the edge. They mean a lot to me because they’re for my grandmother’s bed and she’s staying with us this week. I remember folding them neatly on the back seat of my sedan, then driving away without realizing they’d slipped from the trunk. If you saw them anywhere near the library entrance or the loading zone, please keep them safe. Losing them feels like I let her down, and I’m hoping to bring home a little calm for our home.
Found equipment for various sports in Brainerd
This afternoon, around 4:20 p.m., I found equipment for various sports near Brainerd's Paul Bunyan Trail trailhead overlooking the Mississippi River. In a worn backpack were a hockey stick, two tennis rackets, a baseball glove, and a dusty pair of bowling shoes—a curious mix that said someone had been at a park or practice. It looked like someone left a lot of gear behind after a session, so I kept it safe and posted here in Brainerd in the hopes it helps.
Lost Xylophones in Brainerd, Minnesota
I lost my two xylophones last Saturday at 4:12 p.m. in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States, backstage at the Brainerd Community Theater on Pine Street. I’d left them near the prop table after rehearsal, and when I turned around they were gone. The pair are bright red with a few chipped corners and a sticker that reads Kids Music Club on one frame. My heart sank—the kids in our after-school program rely on those instruments, and I’m hoping they’re just misplaced by a neighbor. If you’ve seen them around downtown Brainerd, please keep an eye out.
Lost gym clothes near Brainerd High School gym
Last Tuesday after a 7:30 p.m. spin class at Brainerd High School gym, I realized my gym clothes weren't in my bag. My red hoodie with the team logo and a pair of black shorts were missing; I’d packed them for practice and felt exposed without them. I keep thinking someone must have picked them up by mistake; they’re the only clean kit I have for the week. If this sounds familiar, I hope the listing helps us reconnect. Please help me get them back so I can train tomorrow.
Six keys on a red carabiner
Set of six keys on a red carabiner. A white earbud case may be attached. Lost in south Long Beach somewhere between Broadway and 4th street
Found memory cards near Paul Bunyan Mall, Brainerd
While cleaning out the glove box Saturday around 2:30 p.m., I found several memory cards tucked under a seat near Paul Bunyan Mall in Brainerd. They’re a mix of SD and microSD cards with obvious labels like 'Minnesota Trip 2024' and 'Family Album.' They looked recently used but forgotten, and I felt a little relief thinking someone else might be looking for them, too. I kept them in a safe place in case the owner comes back, hoping the owner will recognize their own memories and claim them soon.
Found Hand Tools in Brainerd
This afternoon around 4:20 pm, I found a bundle of hand tools lying on the sidewalk outside Brainerd City Hall. I picked them up, checked for an owner tag, and there wasn't any obvious ID. The tools are in a weathered red bag, with a hammer, pliers, and a small drill bit set peeking out. If the owner sees this, I hope you or the lost-and-found folks see it and can claim them.
Lost DVDs in Brainerd, Minnesota.
I was grabbing a late coffee at the Brainerd Market on a breezy Sunday around 2:15 PM when I realized my DVDs were missing from my tote. I retraced my steps toward the Paul Bunyan statue in downtown Brainerd and checked the benches near the Brainerd Public Library, but no sign of them. The set includes three titles, all with red jackets and familiar covers that bring back memories from college years. They mattered to me, and I’d be grateful to have them back.
Lost pins in Brainerd vicinity
Hey, I'm Lena Olson. I'm in Brainerd, Minnesota. I lost a small tin of sewing pins this afternoon around 4:30 p.m. while I was leaving the Brainerd Public Library on 4th Street after a crafts meetup. The tin is green with a white lid, and the pins have tiny, colorful heads—these were my grandmother's keepsakes, and losing them stung more than I expected. I know it's a long shot, but they matter a lot to me, and I’d be grateful to have them back. If you found something shiny on the Brainerd City Hall lawn or near the library steps, please set them aside and I'll check in through the site.
Found travel visas near Paul Bunyan statue, Brainerd.
I found travel visas yesterday around 5:30 PM, tucked under a bench by the Paul Bunyan statue in downtown Brainerd. They were inside a blue folder with a small sticker from a recent conference and a passport photo peeking out. The scene felt tense—someone rushing to catch a flight, papers fluttering in the breeze as the streetlights flickered to life. I know how stressful it is to misplace important documents, so I’m posting here to help reunite these visas with their owner. If these sound familiar, please claim them on the site where they’ll be guarded by the community.