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This Was Brainerd - May 14 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) Terry Ventura, Minnesota's First Lady, proved to Pequot Lakes students she isn't afraid to get slimy. She spent the morning of the fishing opener baiting hooks and taking off fish for the kids. Marv Koep, who guided her husband Gov. Jesse Ventura, rigged up 30 rods and reels for the kids to use and then take home with them. 30 years ag...

Portion of Wright Street to close May 17 The Brainerd street will open again May 19 following work on utilities in front of the National Guard Armory. Written By: Brainerd Dispatch | × Wright Street in front of the Brainerd National Guard Armory will be closed beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, May 17. Contractors will be working at the Brainerd Armory to provide utility hookups to storm sewer, watermain and sanitary sewer. Motorists should use alternate routes during the closure. The road will open again at the end of the day Wednesday, May 19. The city urges drivers to use caution ...