SEPTEMBER 3

20 years ago (2005)

The county’s 12 most wanted fugitives are down to nine. Less than a week after the Dispatch displayed the photos on the front page, three of those wanted on outstanding felony warrants are behind bars. “It’s been a great response. I haven’t heard one negative thing,” said Sheriff Eric Klang.

30 years ago (1995)

The Brainerd Dispatch has donated jackets to members of the Baxter Bass Snatchers club participating in the state tournament next weekend on the Whitefish chain against 228 other state anglers. The Dispatch’s Denny Newman designed the new logo for the club.

40 years ago (1985)

About $3,230 in pledges and contributions was collected this past weekend in Brainerd for the 20th Annual Jerry Lewis Telethon for muscular dystrophy. The Brainerd headqua

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