The Brainerd Brewing Co. on Boom Lake’s east shore was in operation as late as 1914. Razed a decade later, part of the brewery’s foundation was uncovered by the Brainerd History Group in 2009.
The Relationship Safety Alliance, formerly known as the Mid-Minnesota Women's Center Inc., is responsible for the annual candlelight vigil at the Brainerd park's fishing pier.
The J.J. Howe Lumber Co. played a key role in shaping Boom Lake in Brainerd’s past. But scant evidence of the business remains at the lake today near the popular Kiwanis Park.
Smiles on the 'Sippi is set July 30 and includes a Mississippi River paddle with points of historic interest highlighted. The inaugural event is sponsored by the Brainerd Family YMCA, CTC, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, the Mississippi Headwaters Board and Smiles for Jake.
Stauber's visit comes with little more than two months until the general election between him and DFL candidate Quinn Nystrom for the 8th Congressional District.
Cindy Hanson, with her sons Carson (center) and Nolan Lujan, have a picnic Monday, May 11, on the grass in Kiwanis Park. After a snowfall on Saturday, the skies cleared, providing cool and clear conditions. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
History will come alive at Crow Wing State Park with free activities such as a canoe launch from Brainerd and an authentic fur trade-era encampment at the park where the canoe trip ends.
