A bridge to Brainerd's past: Kicking off the city's sesquicentennial
A bridge to Brainerd’s past: Kicking off the city’s sesquicentennial With Brainerd's 150th anniversary approaching, Mayor Dave Badeaux drew attention to the Northern Pacific railroad bridge, which was completed March 8, 1871. 6:00 am, Mar. 7, 2021 × The Northern Pacific railroad bridge, seen here Friday, March 5, in Brainerd. The original wooden structure was built March 8, 1871. The anniversary will serve as a kickoff to the city's sesquicentennial celebration in 2021. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch It’s a bridge, both literally and figuratively. Completed M...
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