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A man and woman look at a book. — Darlys Every, 21, and his fiance, Sandra Viken, are shown going over plans for their wedding set for tonight in Minneapolis. Every was afflicted with polio 10 years ago and, for a time he was paralyzed from the neck down. He graduated here from high school and junior college and now has a job as bookkeeper at Thompson Concrete here.

By Terry McCollough

June 03, 2022 04:00 AM

JUNE 3

20 years ago (2002)

The city council will hold a special meeting to discuss accusations of racism against Brainerd police. Brainerd resident Sonya Lewis made the accusation after a Memorial Day fight at Lum Park involving 30-50 people. After an incident in March, Lewis claimed the police, the mayor's office, Brainerd High School, Brainerd HRA and several local businesses discriminated against her family.

30 years ago (1992)

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That was the consensus of those attending a meeting of the Brainerd Charter Commission regarding the autonomy of the PUC. One attendee said there should be limits on the amount of money the PUC could hold in reserve, but most said the PUC has done well and should not come under jurisdiction of the council.

40 years ago (1982)

A breakthrough in negotiations between the city council and the Rural Fire Assn. ended an impasse that began in April. The current agreement, based on valuation, has the association paying Brainerd $43,062 per year. Payments in 1983 through 1985 will increase by the consumer price index.

60 years ago (1962)

(Photo) Darlys Every, 21, and his fiance, Sandra Viken, are shown going over plans for their wedding set for tonight in Minneapolis. Every was afflicted with polio 10 years ago and, for a time he was paralyzed from the neck down. He graduated here from high school and junior college and now has a job as bookkeeper at Thompson Concrete here.

80 years ago (1942)

Judge Richard Ebert, who was elected special judge in 1939, became municipal judge when Judge James Warner died. He has now relinquished that position to enter the armed forces. His position will be taken by M. Eleanor Nolan, who will move up from her position as special judge.

100 years ago (1922)

People are quickly signing up for sprinkling agreements with the Water and Light Board, whereby a special rate is secured for water to be used for sprinkling lawns and gardens during the months of June, July, August and September.

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28/50: 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.

29/50: 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.

30/50: 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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37/50: Brainerd Fire Department. Dispatch archives

38/50: 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

39/50: 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.

40/50: 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.

41/50: 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.

42/50: 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.

43/50: 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.

44/50: 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.