20 years ago (1989) Joe Gustafson was almost too busy to die. When death finally caught up with him Saturday he left behind a legacy of personal and business accomplishment...

...selling hardware and appliances. The store started with Joe Gustafson and his sister, Gladys Nelson, and her husband, Ed. They were equal partners. Now Joe Gustafson's daughters own the business as silent partners as...

...Mall were unveiled last night by developers who plan to purchase the shopping center from its founder, businessman Joe Gustafson. 30 years ago (1973) Tim Warnberg took third place in the High Hurdles Wednesday at the Moorhead Invitational Track...

...has purchased the half block of property containing the former National Food Store building, Select Cleaners and the Joe Gustafson Office building. The bank president said that the site is to be the location of a new bank building. 40 years ago...

...project goes forward in the vicinity of Brainerd's new senior high school. 40 years ago (1959) Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gustafson entertained their employees of the Nisswa Super Valu at a picnic at their Gull Lake home on Sunday, Aug. 30. Mr...

...school girls' basketball players named all-state by the Minnesota Sportcasters Association. 40 years ago (1968) Joe Gustafson's crowning achievement, the Brainerd Mall Shopping Center, will hold an official grand opening tomorrow to climax...

...Club at La Gayal Lanes last night with exactly that count. 40 years ago (1965) The new shopping center planned by Joe Gustafson in northeast Brainerd will cover 176,000 square feet, will be over two blocks long and will be a covered mall...

...many offerings for fairgoers tomorrow with the beginning of the 1974 Crow Wing County Fair. 40 years ago (1964) Joe Gustafson, local contractor, is planning to build a $1 shopping center in northeast Brainerd. 60 years ago (1944) A clarinet...

...shoppers from all over the Brainerd area as well as the countless customers from Brainerd. The center was developed by Joe Gustafson and was opened three years ago. 40 years ago (1960) Figures compiled by the Bureau of Air Operations show that the...

...hitters, good pitching, and excellent catching," commented coach Fran Hedner. 40 years ago (1964) Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gustafson, Tyrol Hills, recently attended the capping ceremony of their daughter, Joni, at Gustavus College at St. Peter...