BRAINERD — If anyone knows the history of the Brainerd lakes area, it’s Don Samuelson. He was born and raised in Brainerd, still calling it home after 91 years. He recalls the giant Paul Bunyan statue ...

Don Samuelson left his mark on countless buildings in the Brainerd lakes area, as a bricklayer by trade and as he represented the Brainerd area as a longtime state legislator in the Minnesota House ...

The recent passing away of Sen. Don Samuelson is a huge loss for all of us in the Brainerd lakes area. Senator Samuelson dedicated 32 plus years of service to our area and its citizens. His mark on ...

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