This was Brainerd
February 3
20 years ago (1990)
The biggest bond issue in the history of the county - a Brainerd School District proposal to spend $25.5 million - will go before voters Feb. 13. There are two questions: Should a $14.1 million junior high be built? If yes, then should a $5.5 million auditorium be built?
30 years ago (1980)
Dennis Johnson of Pequot Lakes may be able to turn that old gold or silver in your house into cold cash. Johnson and his son, Luke, are partners in Upper Midwest Coins, buying gold and silver at the Holiday Inn.
40 years ago (1970)
(Photo) This car is parked at a parking meter with a sign on the windshield that says "Have mercy on me - I won't start," was snapped by the Dispatch photographer. Cars not starting is a common problem as temperatures dropped to 31 degrees below zero.
60 years ago (1950)
(Adv.) Announcement! The Falls Brewing Co. of Fergus Falls, Minnesota, is proud to announce that the Fruth Beverage Co. of Brainerd is now the distributor of "Falls Velvet" Beer, and also the Famous "Little Joe."
80 years ago (1930)
A Northern Pacific railway brakeman suffered a fractured leg when a drunken driver struck him as he was riding on the steps of an N.P. mail car, throwing him to the ground. The train was passing over the Sixth Street crossing at 5:45 a.m. when it occurred.
100 years ago (1910)
Cladius Tucker, son of the Northern Pacific agent at Fort Ripley, who was taken sick with typhoid fever four weeks ago while attending Brainerd High School, has recovered sufficiently at St. Joseph's Hospital so as to be able to go home.