...Paul. 60 years ago (1945) Thirty-two war wives of Brainerd attended the 5:30 o'clock turkey dinner served at Akre's Cafe Sunday evening. Mrs. Winnefred Preston was in charge of the arrangements. 80 years ago (1925) There is a real desire...

...than the old store in downtown Brainerd and features new and expanded departments. 60 years ago (1948) Purchase of Akre's Cafe, 219 South Sixth Street, by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Cave from Earl Akre, who has owned the Cafe the past two years...

...Search for Talent" contest conducted over the nation by the Westinghouse Co., was an honor guest at a dinner at Akre's Cafe last night. 80 years ago (1926) The Brainerd Dispatch bowling team consisting of Cossette, Broman, Swanson, J...

...Lutheran Church. She owned Akre's Dutch Oven and the Dutch Mill in Nisswa, and the Treasure Trove, Quality Bakery, Akre's Cafe and Baker Boy in Brainerd. She moved to Augusta in 1990. Survivors include three sons, Earle "Buzz" Akre, Randy...

...during the war. He was discharged from the Navy in 1945 at Bremerton, Wash. They moved to Brainerd where he worked for Akre's Cafe. After one year, he bought the cafe and named it Cave's Restaurant. In 1960, they sold the restaurant and purchased...