MAY 3
20 years ago (2002)
Rebecca Yanisch, the state's commissioner of Trade and Economic Development says that language in Potlatch's sale of its printing division to Sappi Ltd. is making it difficult to sell the Brainerd mill. The mill specializes in making coated paper, yet that is precisely the paper that is prohibited to be made in any sale of the mill.
30 years ago (1992)
Randy Terrio has purchased Earl's Furniture in Nisswa, a family operation there for more than 30 years. The store was started by Earl and “Sis” Svendsen in 1960, and was later taken over by son Bill and his wife Joan. A gift shop that was added in the north part of the building will be retained and known as “Jo and Bill's Gifts.”
40 years ago (1982)
(Photo) A deeply moved Walt Stark, second from right, holds a plaque presented to him at dedication of the Walt Stark Assembly Area in Pillsbury State Park. Officiating was Gov. Al Quie, at left, joined by Les Sellnow and Ray Sellnow. They were all on a trail ride marking the 20th anniversary of trail rides on the Pillsbury trails.
60 years ago (1962)
A rash of 10 grass fires kept firefighters hopping yesterday. Brainerd volunteers were called out five times yesterday, and the forestry department as many times. Brainerd fire department took the first call at 3:35 p.m. and covered the last call – at the dump – at 11 p.m. There's no relief in sight from the dry weather.
80 years ago (1942)
The civilian defense salvage committee collected six tons of paper in the city yesterday, according to Don Freeman, committee chair. One carload with 16 tons went out yesterday and another will go out next week. Collection of rags, rubber and scrap iron will begin next week.
100 years ago (1922)
The 30 new Americans who will be granted citizenship papers at this May term of district court will not go without a welcome from the people of Brainerd. There will be patriotic songs by high school students, an address by the judge and a reception at the court house sponsored by a host of civic organizations.
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.
