MARCH 11 20 years ago (1993) Fire Marshal Mark Germain, investigator of the fire that destroyed the Blue Goose Inn at Garrison last weekend, said officials are close to solving the arson case.

MARCH 10 20 years ago (1993) Crow Wing County commissioners are asking the legislature to take no action on the proposed treaty settlement between the state and the Mille Lacs Band of Obibwe.

MARCH 8 20 years ago (1993) (Adv.) March Madness - for Serious Seafood Lovers! Shrimp, King Crab or Lobster Dinner - $10.95 (except Fri. and Sat.). Iven's on the Bay - Hwy 371 North.

MARCH 7 20 years ago (1993) Garrison firefighter Scott Lorentz pushed up his helmet and surveyed the smoldering remains of the Blue Goose Inn on Mille Lacs Lake. "It's the end of an era," he said.

MARCH 6 20 years ago (1993) After enduring an abysmal first half along with her teammates, Brainerd’s Sarah Northway pumped in 18 of the team’s 27 second-half points, including four 3-point bombs, to lead the top-seeded Warriors 42-35 over Rocori in Section 8AA play. 30 years ago (1983) Warrior...

MARCH 5 20 years ago (1993) A bill to establish the state's first recreation area on the Cuyuna Range cleared a House committee yesterday, said Rep. Kris Hasskamp, author of the bill.

MARCH 4 20 years ago (1993) Univ. of North Dakota sophomore Steve Piepgras of Brainerd finished in the top 16 of four events to help the Sioux win their 8th consecutive North Central Conference swimming championship.

MARCH 3 20 years ago (1993) Unorganized Territory will withdraw from the Rural Fire Assn. and pursue a separate contract with Brainerd, the county board decided on a 3-2 vote.

MARCH 1 20 years ago (1993) The Brainerd High School Kixters claimed their second straight state championship at the 19th Annual State Danceline Competition at the St. Paul Civic Center.

FEBRUARY 27 20 years ago (1993) (Adv.) All-you can eat shrimp - full speed ahead! Just imagine, tasty golden shrimp piled just as high as you want with choice of potato and our Freshtastiks Food Bar. All for one low price of $5.99.