OCTOBER 14
20 years ago (2005)
(Photo) There will be no trial in the murder of Erika Dalquist. William Myears, sitting handcuffed in a wheelchair, pleaded guilty to second-degree unintentional murder. He was sentenced by Judge Richard Zimmerman to 21 years in prison. Her remains were found on a Myears family farm in May 2004.
30 years ago (1995)
(Photo) Maybe an honest mistake, or maybe just a reality check. Whatever the case, the Brainerd chamber building got a fresh coat of paint and had its sign replaced. It ended up saying “Brainerd Lakes Area Commerce of Chamber.” Both the contractor and chamber employees got a chuckle.
40 years ago (1985)
Little Falls had shut out four opponents and out scored opposing teams by 132-14, but then they ran into the Warrior football team. The Flyer