MAY 20
20 years ago (2004)
The nationwide hunt for murder suspect William Gene Myears, 25, continues. He was charged with two counts of second degree murder in the death of Erika Dalquist, 21, whose skeletal remains were found recently. There is speculation he may be in North Carolina, and the FBI is investigating all tips.
30 years ago (1994)
Crow Wing County needs a new airport runway or a new landfill. Anything less won't fly with the Federal Aviation Administration. The landfill, which is 3.2 miles from the end of the runway, was OK when the landfill was built. Then the FAA changed its rules, now requiring a 5-mile distance.
40 years ago (1984)
(Adv.) Nightly Specials – 5 p.m. to closing! Mon. and Tues: Delicious Sirloin Steak - $5.50; Wed. and Thur: Chicken or Ribs - $6.95; Friday: Broiled or Batter-Fried Fish / all-you-can-eat - $5.50; Sat. and Sunday: Filet Mignon - $6.95. The Quarterdeck – Gull Lake.
60 years ago (1964)
(Photo) Brainerd's Bob Rofidal has returned to the Gopher baseball lineup after recovering from a broken finger. A sophomore, he was Minnesota's No. 2 catcher until hit by a pitch. Coach Dick Siebert said hitting is Rofidal's strongest suit, causing him to be used in the outfield as well. He was a three-sport star at Brainerd High School.
80 years ago (1944)
1st Lt. Glen Nelson, Brainerd, may be one of the most traveled soldiers in the army. He went with the 194th Tank BN to the Philippines, and was returning to the U.S. for officer's school when war broke out. He then went with a tank unit to England, then to North Africa with Gen. Patton, and now through Sicily to Italy, always on the front lines.
100 years ago (1924)
Brainerd High School turned in another victory when they defeated Little Falls 14-1 yesterday. Zakariasen pitched one-hit ball. Lyddon and Wally Engbretson hit triples and Larson a double as the Blue and White went on a 14-hit batting rampage.
8/46: First shipment of iron ore on the Cuyuna Range from the Kennedy Mine.
27/46: People in the Northern Pacific Railroad depot waiting area, circa 1910. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area', Published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
28/46: Chicago Tavern on Gilbert Lake circa 1938-1943. Dancing and food. Al LaBarre was the owner. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area' published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
29/46: State Champion was this Brainerd amateur baseball team of 1894, which later saw two of those players advance to the major leagues. Pictured here are (front row) Frary, catcher; Phyle, rf-pit.; Howe, pit., rf; C. McCarthy, 1st; (middle row) Burgum, shortstop, W.P. Buckley, manager; Hill; 3rd; (back row) W. McCarthy, cf; Blandy, lf; Warner, 2nd. Source: 'Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971'. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1971.
35/46: Brainerd Fire Department. Dispatch archives
36/46: W.E. Lively, the hustling Maxwell auto dealer, has sold a Maxwell to Joseph Johnson. Pictured is a Maxwell Mascotte Touring 1911 by Lars-Göran Lindgren Sweden - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1526033
37/46: This truck belonged to Silas Hall's Transfer Line just after World War I. It was used for hauling freight from the NP (Northern Pacific Railroad) depot to stores around town as well as for other kinds of moving. The picture was taken in front of the railroad freight office. Before the truck, Silas Hal used teams of horses and wagons which he kept at 415 Main (now Washington Street). Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
38/46: The 1916 Brainerd police force, pictured here, included the following men: The plain clothes men at either end were Jack Brandt (left) and Ted Nesheim; (front row, left to right) Charles Varner, chief, and Tom Templeton. (Rear, left to right) Erick Graff, Hans Saude and August Swanson. Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
39/46: This building at Seventh and Laurel, still a well-known landmark in Brainerd, was the home of the Citizen's State Bank, from 1909 to 1927, when the bank then moved to quarters across the street. This picture was taken in 1913. Source: Brainerd Minnesota 1871 - 1971. Reproduced from the Centennial Edition of the Brainerd Daily Dispatch.
40/46: The "fill" grounds skating rink, located near Franklin Junior High School, winter of 1938-39. Source: 'Out of the Woods, A Pictorial History of The Brainerd Lakes Area', Published by The Brainerd Daily Dispatch. Copyright 1994.
41/46: 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.
42/46: Brainerd Dispatch archives
43/46: The state hospital campus on Highway 18.
44/46: Santa takes a ride during a Christmas parade in downtown Brainerd.
45/46: Children crowd around Santa during downtown Brainerd Christmas festivities.
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