20 years ago (1991) Curbside recycling for the city of Brainerd is set to start July 1, according to Mayor Bonnie Cumberland. Participation will be voluntary, and those who choose will receive two bins to leave curbside twice a month for haulers to collect.   30 years a...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Amid tulips planted around the welcome sign south of Brainerd, Parks and Rec Board Chair Mark Innes presents a plaque to Bob Loss in appreciation for his efforts in beautifying Brainerd.    30 years ago (1981) The proposed Highw...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Judi Smith, executive director of the Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, greets wildlife artist Les Kouba before the Hall of Fame Banquet at Madden’s. Kouba is the first inductee in the chamber's environment hall of fame.   30 years a...

MAY 17 20 years ago (1991) A pine plantation owned by Crow Wing County was destroyed this week after an arsonist set two fires and allowed them to burn out of control. They burned 25 acres of Norway pine located along County Road 102, and with a value of $11,500. &n...

MAY 16 20 years ago (1991) A 32-year-old man appeared before Judge Robert Graff on charges of assault and boating while intoxicated. He allegedly choked a man in his boat, and when the other man pulled a filet knife to defend himself, he hit him on the head with one...

MAY 15 20 years ago (1991) Boaters will have to negotiate the Cross Lake-Daggett Lake and Daggett Lake-Little Pine channels at no-wake speed said the Crow Wing County Board. County Boat and Water Safety deputy Neal Gaalswyk had recommended the change to avoid wetlan...

MAY 13 20 years ago (1991) Tony Bonsante should be proud. Even though he didn't win the National Golden Gloves championship he is the second-best amateur welterweight in the country. Bonsante lost a split decision to Florida's Ross Thompson in the finals, said coach...

MAY 12 20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Minnesota Gov. Arne Carlson failed to catch a fish Saturday morning during the Governor's Fishing Opener as he fished from a launch on Mille Lacs Lake. But he indicated he was glad to get away from St. Paul and the looming tax bill...

20 years ago (1991) C-I High School graduate Tony Bonsante advanced to the semifinals of the National Golden Gloves boxing tournament in Des Moines. Fighting in the welterweight (147 pound) division, he decisioned Michael Nunnally to go to 17-2 on the season.   30 years...

20 years ago (1991) Down but not out is the report on the St. Mathias Store. The longtime southern Crow Wing County Landmark was destroyed by fire yesterday. Owner Leroy Fasching started plans to rebuild the restaurant and bar portion which, he said, might cost $70,000.   ...