Looking Back: Nov. 11, 2026 - Growing groups, water quality and new mayors

50 years ago: Nov. 11, 1976 The Central Region of Independent Insurance Agents Association of Minnesota announced that John Weizenegger, of Graham-Weizenegger Insurance of Brainerd, is president of the 75-member organization. Criticism of the use of ionization smoke detectors in the home because of possible radiation exposure is termed as “unnecessary and unwarranted” by State Fire Marshal Wes Werner. 40 years ago: Nov. 13, 1986 The Nisswa Lioness attended a zone meeting at the Elks Club in Brainerd and presented a report that included membership growth, which has gone from 26 to 46 members in 14 months. Pequot Lakes is mounting a new attack on the dingy water problem that has produced monthly complaints from city water users. The Pequot Lakes City Council voted to try an additive that is designed to control manganese and iron effects on city water. 25 years ago: Nov.

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