MARCH 23
20 years ago (2002)
In Don Karlgaard's classroom at Brainerd High School energetic students work together to solve math problems. Karlgaard's technique in teaching is one reason he received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics Teaching. In a ceremony last week in Washington, DC he got a $7,500 teaching grant.
30 years ago (1992)
County attorney Jack Graham has a full plate just now. He's trying to bring to court the St. Colombo road access case and his appeal of the county attorney's office 1992 budget appeal. Plus, Graham is negotiating with developer Colin Hall in an attempt to resolve charges stemming from the Brainerd International Trade Centre case.
40 years ago (1982)
Freshman Crystal Savage, winner of the State Class AA title on the uneven parallel bars, was named MVP by her teammates, and Outstanding Performer by her coaches. She was also rated in the Top 20 in the state in every event. Kathy Doran and Jane Matthies were chosen as 1983 co-captains.
60 years ago (1962)
The Rangers of C-I went down to defeat in the opening round of the state basketball tournament, but not without a brave fight. Before a packed house of 18,000 at Williams Arena, they took St. Louis Park to OT before losing 75-73. It turned into a free throw contest as 55 fouls were called.
80 years ago (1942)
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Yovanovisch, Ironton, burst into tears of joy when they received a letter from their son, Peter, whom they thought dead for more than two years. The brief letter, brought by the Red Cross, said Sam was in a concentration camp in Yugoslavia. The parents are sending a reply.
100 years ago (1922)
Police under the direction of Chief Varner carried out a raid last night, arresting seven poker players in the basement at 514 Front Street. The pool hall above was equipped with a button to warn the players below. Five men paid fines of $25 each, including a man who had a hand of three kings, beaten by a full-house of police.
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.
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.
45/50: Brainerd Dispatch archives
46/50: The state hospital campus on Highway 18.
47/50: Santa takes a ride during a Christmas parade in downtown Brainerd.
48/50: Children crowd around Santa during downtown Brainerd Christmas festivities.
50/50: Brainerd Dispatch archives
