Another grant from the Minnesota Historical Society could fund a new roof for the tower. 8:04 pm, Jul. 21, 2021 × Historic Brainerd water tower Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at sunset. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch Those working to save Brainerd’s historic water tower are crossing their fingers for another grant from the Minnesota Historical Society to further the effort. And they no longer have a deadline looming on the horizon. The Brainerd City Council agreed Monday, July 19, to contribute $162,043 in matching funds for a grant application to the historical society, which would kick in the same amount of money — if awarded — to help fund a roof for the tower.