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...his cafe is located was announced today. The sale involves $12,000 and includes the two-story building housing Van's Cafe and two smaller buildings facing Washington Street. 100 years ago (1913)Fred Olson, of the Cuyuna Range Power Co...
...she married Roger Holder of Osakis, Minn. They had three children and resided in Brainerd, where Sharon worked at Van's Cafe, Harold's Club and Champion Auto before she attempted retirement. However, her love of people drew her back into...
...Tom Isle, Brainerd, said he would seek Samuelson's 13A House seat.40 years ago (1972)Thieves took $537 from Van's Cafe yesterday, but police are puzzled as to how it was accomplished. The cafe was closed yesterday and the theft was discovered...
...Building, a house and lot on Pine Street and two more lots on Pine Street.60 years ago (1952)At a luncheon meeting at Van's Cafe, the Brainerd city police force met with the state director of Golden Gloves and agreed to sponsor the matches in this...
...cooperating agencies that could contribute services. Back in Brainerd, Mayor Bedard sold the PORT concept to 65 people at Van's Cafe. From there a legion of volunteers including Connie Piggott, Charlie Peterson and Bob Hurst carried the word about...
...contest to choose a girl who'll reign over the city as queen of winter activities. William Van Essen, manager of Van's Cafe, was named chairman of the queen contest.80 years ago (1930)What sounded like a burglar walking around in the...
...girls, judges representing the Jaycees will select a Miss Brainerd of 1951. The girls will be guests at a dinner at Van's Cafe hosted by Bill Van Essen, chairman of the contest committee.80 years ago (1931)The spotlight is again focused...
...LaCrosse, Wis. 60 years ago (1939) At a directors meeting of the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce noon luncheon session at Van's Cafe, it was decided the association have a planning board to map out activities for the year. They were named: R. R...
...year ago. 40 years ago (1959) The Washington High School Class of 1909 will hold its 50th Reunion on Saturday at Van's Cafe. Mrs. Millicent Mahlum Kelts of Albert Lea, a former teacher, will be present. Out of the class of 23 original...
...snow. The street appears to be South Sixth Street with Van's Cafe in the distance beyond the train tracks. Van's Cafe is more familiar to contemporary Brainerd residents as...