A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1922.
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A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1921.
This Was Brainerd - May 25
A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1921. Written By: Terry McCollough | ×
Largest walleye caught over the weekend was this 12-5 specimen measuring 33 inches long and caught by Robert Pulsifer on a Lindy Rig and crawler in 28 feet of water. Second largest was this 11-11 walleye caught by Darrell Mortenson of Pequot Lakes on a Lindy Rig and leech.
MAY 25
A landslide has closed the east traffic lane on SW 4
th Street about two blocks south of Laurel Street. The road remains open as there is still room for two travel lanes. City engineer Jeff Hulsether urges motorists to use caution as the area is still unpredictable. It appears to be a case of poor fill material used in 1964.
This Was Brainerd - May 2
A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1921. Written By: Terry McCollough | ×
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.
MAY 2
20 years ago (2001)
Lisa Renneke and Trevor McCulloch were named Athletes of the Year at the Warrior All-Sports Banquet last night. Renneke, who starred in volleyball, basketball and golf, will play golf in college. McCulloch was in track and field, qualified for the state wrestling tournament and was all-state in football. He will will play at the Univ. of Minn.