The water in Brainerd Minnesota has a possible contamination of bacteria. Crews gave been flushing out the system by opening fire hydrants. It was adviced on Thursday August 10 by Brainerd Public Utilities to either use bottled water or boil at let cool before drinking water in Brainerd. Brainerd mn water is different than Baxter MN. Baxter routinely chlorinates and Brainerd only when required.