APRIL 4 20 years ago (1993) In what is believed to be an unprecedented move, the state attorney general's office convened a grand jury in Brainerd and, within days, two indictments were handed down.

APRIL 3 20 years ago (1993) Jenny Gross, daughter of Bob and Judy Gross, translates for a Russian visitor who is a water conservation expert in her own country.

APRIL 2 20 years ago (1993) With more than 5,300 signatures in hand, Char and Don Dwyer of rural Emily, who spearheaded the drive, turned in a petition seeking the ouster of County Attorney Jack Graham.

MARCH 29 20 years ago (1993) Stuart Lade, history instructor at Brainerd High School, is one of 35 teachers nationwide - and the only Minnesotan - to win a National Endowment Teacher-Scholar grant.

20 years ago (1993) Avoiding the immediate downtown area, organizers of a Crow Wing County youth center are now focusing on the former Red Owl grocery store building.

MARCH 19 20 years ago (1993) Indecision was apparent in the Rural Fire Assn. as it backed away from starting its own fire department, opting instead to consider dissolving the association.

MARCH 17 20 years ago (1993) The identity of a man, who was executed and his beaten body found lying face down in the snow, remains a mystery as the Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department tracks down leads.

MARCH 15 20 years ago (1993) (Photo) A Minnesota Army National Guardsman stands watch at the Camp Ripley site where two helicopters crashed, killing five and injuring two.

MARCH 14 20 years ago (1993) It was not a game for the faint of heart.

MARCH 13 20 years ago (1993) Shamp's Meat Market, a landmark meat processing business east of Pine River, was destroyed by fire this morning. The business was started three decades ago by Archie Shamp and was currently owned by son Dick.