APRIL 7
20 years ago (2003)
For now, Brainerd won't be extending water and sewer on Riverside Drive. After two hours of often emotional discussion, the project failed after no council member made a motion either to approve or deny the project. However, the council has six months in which to resurrect it. The $2.6 million project is part of an overall 10-part, $18 million project.
30 years ago (1993)
Poor enforcement of safety policies and an inadequate ventilation system are to blame for a dozen cases of asthma and respiratory problems at the Trus Joist MacMillan wood plant near Deerwood. The company president and COO said the problem – now corrected – was traced to a chemical in an adhesive used in the oriented strand lumber.
40 years ago (1983)
The hopes of the city council that a compromise could be reached with the state on fluoridation have been dashed. Jack Graham, the city's fluoridation attorney, received a letter from the governor's office saying the matter would continue to be handled by the state health department. This means if Brainerd doesn't fluoridate, the state will take legal action.
60 years ago (1963)
(Adv.) Three days only at the Brainerd Theatre! The greatest story of love and faith the world has ever known - “The Robe,” starring Richard Burton, Jean Simmons, Victor Mature and Michael Rennie. Secure your Pastor discount tickets at your local church.
80 years ago (1943)
Tentative plans for establishment of a public market in Brainerd this spring and summer were discussed by the Civilian Defense Committee yesterday. It would allow for the disposal of surplus fruits and vegetables to aid consumers in wartime canning. Location is to be determined later.
100 years ago (1923)
The most important business is that of feeding the hungry. The members of the Business and Professional Women's Club are efficient in this matter and will serve a supper of sugar cured ham, baked beans, sandwiches, pickles, doughnuts and coffee. They'll have a candy sale, too. Starts at 4 p.m. at the YMCA.
8/46: First shipment of iron ore on the Cuyuna Range from the Kennedy Mine.
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.
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.
42/46: Brainerd Dispatch archives
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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