JUNE 13 20 years ago (2004) When the pageant returned after a 13-year hiatus, Quinn Nystrom, 18 was crowned Miss Brainerd Lakes for 2004 at Tornstrom Auditorium. Earning a standing ovation when introduced was Dottie (Kendall) Pappenfus, 82, the oldest living former Miss Brainerd, who was crowned in 1939. 30 years ago (1994) ADVERTISEMENT The Warrior baseball team is earning respect.
Brainerd (21-4) is making its first appearance in the state baseball tournament since 1989 as they face the Minnetonka Skippers (19-5). Brainerd earned its trip to state by sweeping the Moorhead Spuds, 2-1 and 6-0 in Section 8AA. 40 years ago (1984) The outdoor theatre that's been a part of Garrison for more than 30 years has ended, as the national trend for closing drive-ins saw the Sky Blue Drive-In near Mille Lacs Lake shut down.
It was started in 1951 by John Bollig, who was a Hamms Beer distributor in this area. 60 years ago (1964) Charles Halsted, Brainerd, filed today for re-election to his 12 th term as a state representative for Crow Wing County. Since he returned to the Legislature in 1953 after an absence of six years, Halsted points to his leadership in getting $18 million appropriated for the Brainerd State Hospital and the opening of Crow Wing State Park.
ADVERTISEMENT 80 years ago (1944) Attorney C.A. Ryan has been named to succeed George Erickson as chair of the airport committee of the county's Postwar Public Works Planning Board.
In addition, Homer Whiting, chair of the conservat.