NOVEMBER 14
20 years ago (2002)
(Photo) Kasey Johnsrud, 19, is living proof that it doesn't hurt to wear a seatbelt. The Garrison man was driving west on Hwy 18 when he lost control and his vehicle went through a guardrail and down a 20-foot embankment. The State Patrol says he is in good condition at St. Joseph's Medical Center thanks to his seat belt and airbags.
30 years ago (1992)
After more than 1,000 broadcasts as a part-time high school sports announcer for KLIZ and KVBR, Keith Moilanen is hanging up the mic. His job at the Potlatch mill here is being eliminated and he's too young – 58 – to retire. So the 33-year mill employee is accepting a transfer to Cloquet. His schedule there precludes covering Warrior sports.
40 years ago (1982)
Rumors that the S&L department store – a fixture in downtown Brainerd since 1935 – is moving to the Brainerd Mall is only have true, since only about half the store is moving. Phil Riley, S&L manager, said when the store vacates downtown about half the departments will be featured in a store to be called Bostwick's.
60 years ago (1962)
A 15-year-old Brainerd youth saved his little sister from possible death when she became trapped in their home's attic after she and a 5-year-old brother started a fire playing with matches. The little boy escaped through a trapdoor, which then snapped shut. The older brother used a broom handle to punch a hole in the ceiling and rescue the little girl.
80 years ago (1942)
Two five-year-old boys were found playing with dynamite caps yesterday noon in the alley behind their home in Northeast. Police were called and Louis Rofidal and Alton Fox talked to the boys. One said the caps were found near Garfield School, the other said they found them in a garage. Both boys stuck to their stories. These particular caps are exceedingly powerful.
100 years ago (1922)
In a report to Judge McClenahan, the grand jury for the November term of court recommended the proper authorities appoint citizens of integrity as justices of the peace and constables in Garrison Twp. where currently there are none. The grand jury also inspected the county jail and courthouse and found both in excellent condition.
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
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