B. E. Warden “Jack”
B. E. ‘Jack’ Warden, died April 12, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Brainerd, MN, caused by Parkinson’s Disease which was caused by exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam where he served as a rescue helicopter pilot for the Air Force.
Born in Wilkinsburg, PA, March 9, 1932. Graduated from high school at Shady Side Academy, Fox Chapel, PA 1950. Married Louise June 7, 1952, in Washington, D.C. Graduated from U of Maryland, 1955, via U.S. Air Force R.O.T.C. program, graduated from helicopter flight school, successfully serving 20 years, retiring in 1975 as a Lt. Colonel. Family then moved to Nisswa that year with Jack and Louise taking ownership of his parents’ small resort. Six days each week he walked to Nisswa P.O. stopping, visiting and starting the day knowing everyone in downtown Nisswa was alright. He served on Nisswa City Council 1979-1986, served as Mayor of Nisswa 1987-1988, appointed Mayor 1989-1990. Served as a bank director of Nisswa S
Minnesota judge to decide when cursing at police goes too far Fred Heidmann is charged with disorderly conduct; he s seeking a dismissal. May 21, 2021 11:40am
Video (02:12) : Police bodycam video from August 2020 shows Nisswa Mayor Fred Heidmann who was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct after intervening in a roadside traffic stop on state Hwy. 371. Heidmann, who was defeated for re-election in November, is now fighting the charge in court. Text size Copy shortlink:
A court case in Nisswa, Minn., could decide just how much a citizen is entitled to cuss out the police.
Fred Heidmann was mayor of Nisswa in August when he confronted officers who had stopped a car on busy state Hwy. 371, a major route to the Brainerd lakes area.
A look back in history from past issues of the Lake Country Echo. 1:00 am, Apr. 22, 2021 ×
40 years ago, April 23, 1981
Minnesota is named the eighth-most heavily taxed state in the nation. By comparison, the state ranks 19th in personal wealth.
Pequot Lakes junior Pam Robideaux is chosen to attend the annual Girls State session in St. Paul.
30 years ago, April 25, 1991
Roger Landers is appointed to the vacant Nisswa City Council seat.
Rainfall in the area was “well below” the annual average in 1990, according to state reports, with Crow Wing County accumulating just 17.6 inches.
20 years ago, April 26, 2001
The Nisswa American Legion dedicates an M-60 tank memorial to the 194th Tank Battalion. Among the attendees in the ceremony were three remaining survivors from the 34th Company of that battalion: Walt Straka, Henry Peck and Russell Swearinger.
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