20 years ago (1991) W. L. “Yibby” Knudsen has been named 1991 Realtor of the Year by the Greater Lakes Association of Realtors. Knudsen was chosen for the honor by former Realtors of the Year. He started his career with his brother, Dick's, Knudsen Realty in 1974.   ...

20 years ago (1991) Brainerd Warrior senior Tonya Olson has been named to the All-Central Lakes Conference softball team. Brainerd senior doubles partners Scott Revenig and Jean Pomerleau have been named to the All-CLC tennis team.   30 years ago (1981) Junior ...

20 years ago (1991) In last weekend's Region 8AA track and field meet, the Brainerd Warrior's Nikki Tanner crowned her high school career with a runner-up finish in the 100 meter dash. That earned her a third trip to state — her first in an individual event.   30 year...

JUNE 5 20 years ago (1991) Big Island in Whitefish Lake, Crow Wing County's least disturbed real estate, will be declared a scientific and natural area if the DNR has its way. For that to happen the county board must give approval, as much of the island is county ta...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) The fog was lifting for these bike riders as they left Manhattan Beach on the Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride. Bikers had a choice of a leisurely brunch ride, or a 39-mile, 65-mile or 100-mile trek. Nearly 800 took part, about double last year's inaugural ride...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Walt Konen, building supervisor for the Crow Wing County Museum, moves a water cooler jar filled with over 25,000 pennies. The pennies were contributed by visitors, and there is a goal of 2 million pennies to be raised by the end of 1991.   3...

20 years ago (1991) Roy Trowbridge has seen trapping slide from its heyday to today — when it's not fashionable to wear fur. “There are only a few trappers left,” said the 83-year-old, who's been trapping for 75 years. He's still called out to take care of pesky beaver.  ...

20 years ago (1991) (Photos) Brainerd High School graduate Chuck Marohn gives a thumbs-up to the ceremony in the high school gym. Senior class president Michelle McCollough tells Class of '91 and audience members that integrity brought out many achievements.   30 years ...

MAY 30 20 years ago (1991) Imagine more than 1,000 people living in one square block of space for eight hours a day, sharing six bathrooms and six water fountains. That was how one Washington Middle School teacher described conditions in the crowded building.  ...

MAY 29 20 years ago (1991) Brainerd Mayor Bonnie Cumberland likened the relationship between Brainerd and Baxter to a romance. “Not love at first sight, but we like each other.” When a merger was suggested, Baxter Mayor Don O'Brien said, “Throw out your charte...