A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1924.
Pequot Lakes seniors Flecia Foster and Teresa Parker celebrate the Patriots' 45-44 win over Pipestone, sending them into the semis of the Class 2A state tournament. It was Foster's jumper with 12.9 seconds left that was the winning score that capped a real thriller.
(Photo) Pequot Lakes seniors Flecia Foster and Teresa Parker celebrate the Patriots' 45-44 win over Pipestone, sending them into the semis of the Class 2A state tournament. It was Foster's jumper with 12.9 seconds left that was the winning score that capped a real thriller.
When he was “The Fuzz,” he couldn't have any fuzz. But now that Baxter Mayor Jon Main is retired from the State Patrol, and free to grow a beard, some folks don't even recognize him. Reportedly, he was even mistaken for actor Sean Connery while on vacation in Hawaii recently.
30 years ago (1995)
(Photos) When he was “The Fuzz,” he couldn't have any fuzz. But now that Baxter Mayor Jon Main is retired from the State Patrol, and free to grow a beard, some folks don't even recognize him. Reportedly, he was even mistaken for actor Sean Connery while on vacation in Hawaii recently.
40 years ago (1985)
Earl Johnsen, owner of KLIZ-AM and FM radio stations here announced today that he has agreed to sell the stations to Sequel Broadcasting of Colorado. Johnsen, who is ending a career in broadcasting that spans 30 years, will continue as president of Mid-Minn. Communications, a PR and advertising firm.
60 years ago (1965)
(Adv.) “The Friendliest Place in Town!” Why not try our famous Fish Fry today? All you can eat for just $1.00. And be sure to try our famous Chicken, Ribs, Steaks and Sea Food. The Wagon Wheel Cafe & Log Cabin Bar – Downtown Brainerd. Yes, we have take out service!
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80 years ago (1945)
Howard Wygle, his wife and two children were liberated from the Santo Tomas internment camp in the Philippines. They had been prisoners since Bataan fell in 1942. Howard was superintendent of a chromium mine there. His brother, Fred, is employed at the Pillager Dam. Howard said his family was on a starvation diet the last six months.
100 years ago (1925)
Inquiry to the county this morning shows that Auditor C.W. Mahlum paid out state wolf bounties amounting to $2,040 for 1924. This represented 134 grown wolves at $15 each, and five cubs at $6 each. Since January the 1925 bounties amount to $1,205 leading officials to believe that more will be expended this year than last.
A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1924.
A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1924.
A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1924.
A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1924.
8/46: First shipment of iron ore on the Cuyuna Range from the Kennedy Mine.
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27/46: People in the Northern Pacific Railroad depot waiting area, circa 1910. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area', Published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
28/46: Chicago Tavern on Gilbert Lake circa 1938-1943. Dancing and food. Al LaBarre was the owner. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area' published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
29/46: State Champion was this Brainerd amateur baseball team of 1894, which later saw two of those players advance to the major leagues. Pictured here are (front row) Frary, catcher; Phyle, rf-pit.; Howe, pit., rf; C. McCarthy, 1st; (middle row) Burgum, shortstop, W.P. Buckley, manager; Hill; 3rd; (back row) W. McCarthy, cf; Blandy, lf; Warner, 2nd. Source: 'Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971'. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1971.
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35/46: Brainerd Fire Department. Dispatch archives
36/46: W.E. Lively, the hustling Maxwell auto dealer, has sold a Maxwell to Joseph Johnson. Pictured is a Maxwell Mascotte Touring 1911 by Lars-Göran Lindgren Sweden - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1526033
37/46: This truck belonged to Silas Hall's Transfer Line just after World War I. It was used for hauling freight from the NP (Northern Pacific Railroad) depot to stores around town as well as for other kinds of moving. The picture was taken in front of the railroad freight office. Before the truck, Silas Hal used teams of horses and wagons which he kept at 415 Main (now Washington Street). Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
38/46: The 1916 Brainerd police force, pictured here, included the following men: The plain clothes men at either end were Jack Brandt (left) and Ted Nesheim; (front row, left to right) Charles Varner, chief, and Tom Templeton. (Rear, left to right) Erick Graff, Hans Saude and August Swanson. Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
39/46: This building at Seventh and Laurel, still a well-known landmark in Brainerd, was the home of the Citizen's State Bank, from 1909 to 1927, when the bank then moved to quarters across the street. This picture was taken in 1913. Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
40/46: The "fill" grounds skating rink, located near Franklin Junior High School, winter of 1938-39. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area', Published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
41/46: 60 years ago (1959) (Photo) Robert Dobson, 15, is interested in how long he can keep a kite aloft. He launched a kite at 3 p.m. yesterday near the court house and it's still flying despite a near disaster when a truck caught the kite string. The weatherman says it will remain windy today. Photo illustration, Metro Creative Graphics, Inc.
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43/46: The state hospital campus on Highway 18.
44/46: Santa takes a ride during a Christmas parade in downtown Brainerd.
45/46: Children crowd around Santa during downtown Brainerd Christmas festivities.
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