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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 1923. ....
A look through the Brainerd Dispatch archives with Terry McCollough combing the microfilm for tidbits of history through the decades going back to 1922. ....
This Was Brainerd - March 10 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 | × 20 years ago (2001) Jim Madden, a pioneer in the Minnesota resort industry, died at age 85 at his home in East Gull Lake after a long illness. Madden spent more than 60 years in the resort business, his name was synonymous with Madden s on Gull Lake, which he co-founded with brother Jack in the 1930s. 30 years ago (1991) Former county sheriff Frank Ball confirmed that he will seek the post of Brainerd police chief, now that Ralph Hitchens has retired. Ball is currently serving as administrator of the NET VI Drug Task Force. If Ball does get the chief s position, both he and Sheriff Dick Ross – who competed in a spirited battle for sheriff – say they can work together amicably. ....
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This Was Brainerd - Feb. 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 | × 20 years ago (2001) In the final state coaches ranking, the Warrior gymnastic team was rated fifth. But when all the scores were tallied at the state meet, Brainerd finished sixth, tying the highest finish they ve had in their 13 trips to state. Brainerd was awarded its lowest point total – 141.85 – since a meet on Jan. 13. 30 years ago (1991) Ski Gull, Inc., the lakes area s only downhill ski facility, is threatened with loss of its tax exempt status. Tom Burton, president, said the IRS has alleged that benefits of the hill flow to members and businesses and do not qualify as charitable. The ski hill annually hosts over 1,000 6th-graders who learn to ski for free. ....