20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Randy Tomberlin, owner of North Star Hunting Preserve south of Brainerd, has raised feral (Russian) hogs the past three years without incident. Yet some groups fear they could spread disease or damage the environment if they are able to escape.   ...

20 years ago (1991) Three visitors from Brainerd's sister city — Leksand, Sweden — visited utility plants and schools here and were impressed. They were also anxious for host Ingrid Anderson, a transplant from Sweden, to take them to local malls to shop for jeans and cameras. &n...

APRIL 5 20 years ago (1991) The Brainerd Senior Citizen Center is after a new look, a new name and most of all, more space. The current center, in the old Brainerd fire hall, doesn't have enough space and is on two floors. Director Jean Roach says their building fun...

APRIL 4 20 years ago (1991) The Crow Wing County Board authorized the sheriff's department to participate in Project 55, a speed-limit enforcement effort. The project will focus this year on the stretch of County Road 3 from Merrifield to Crosslake.   3...

20 years ago (1991) Jane Peterson, 27, of Brainerd has been hired as Brainerd Community College volleyball and softball coach. She replaces Nancy Smith, who recently resigned. Peterson is a native of La Jolla, Calif., and played volleyball at the College of William and Mary in Virgi...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Brainerd Warrior junior center Kyle Smith is shown receiving his First Banks all-tournament team trophy at the boys' state basketball tournament at the St. Paul Civic Center.   30 years ago (1981) Republic Airline's service to Braine...

20 years ago (1991) Bob Gross, Brainerd schools superintendent since 1981, will be named an Administrator of Excellence by the state Association of School Administrators. It will honor his leadership, concern for students and involvement in community affairs.   30 years...

20 years ago (1991) The Salvation Army is closing in on its fund-raising goal of $405,000 but still needs $79,000 to complete its efforts. The money will be used to purchase and remodel the building at 424 Front Street currently home to Minnegasco and the State Patrol.   ...

20 years ago (1991) Wildlife artist Les C. Kouba will be the first inductee into the Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame. A banquet will be held at Madden's Lodge to honor the renowned 75-year-old painter. The hall honors outstanding service in promoting the environment....

MARCH 28 20 years ago (1991) When former U of M football coach Cal Stoll had a heart transplant three years ago, he told the doctor, “Let's not have any sudden death overtimes, Doc.” Stoll, 66, wisecracked his way through a speech about organ transplants to the Brainerd Sertoma ...