20 years ago (1991) Crow Wing County Social Services Director Dennis Johnson has joined acting Police Chief Lyman Dahl in defying an arrest threat by County Attorney Jack Graham. Graham has threatened arrests if officials remove children from homes without imminent danger.   ...

20 years ago (1991) The day after pounding Cambridge 74-41 in the consolation semi-finals of the state Class AA tournament, the Warriors went into double-overtime before dropping the consolation final to the 2nd-ranked Edina Hornets 91-89. Edina finishes 26-2; Brainerd at 16-12. &nb...

20 years ago (1991) Crow Wing County Attorney Jack Graham said that he sometimes feels inadequate and had considered resigning. But he feels obligated to stay, and will do so, after being encouraged by his supporters to continue in office.   30 years ago (1981)...

MARCH 22 20 years ago (1991) Mounds View led Brainerd by just two points when their 6-7 center fouled out. Then Dusty Becker completed a 3-point play to stop Brainerd 48-43 in the opener of the state Class AA tournament. Mounds View praised Brainerd for its quickness and strength. &...

MARCH 21 20 years ago (1991) The streaking flash that motorists on Highway 371 saw wasn't a low-flying meteor. It was Paula Pecarich, whizzing toward St. Paul with a pair of Converse Conquest shoes. Her son Matt needed them for today's state tournament game against Mounds View. &nbs...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Kyle Smith and the Warriors play in the state basketball tournament on Thursday. His father, Jeff, played on Brainerd's 1958 state tournament team, and his grandfather, “Hoop” Smith, played on Brainerd's first state tournament team in 1933.   ...

20 years ago (1991) Red, White and Blue Day was Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Veterans Day and 4th of July all rolled into one. About 1,500 Brainerd area folks reveled in patriotism at the Brainerd Armory to celebrate victory in Iraq with speeches, music and cheers.   30 ...

20 years ago (1991) Mary Gottsch has joined the Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber as assistant director as of March 11. Gottsch served as customer relations administrator for Universal pensions and also worked for the Nisswa State Bank and the Nisswa Chamber.   30 years ago (...

20 years ago (1991) After a 12-year absence the Warriors are returning to The Show. Brainerd captured its first Region 8AA basketball title since 1979 with a thrilling 71-64 win over the Moorhead Spuds. Matt Pecarich led the Warriors with 23 points and Kyle Smith added 21.   ...

MARCH 15 20 years ago (1991) The third time was the charm. After losing twice during the regular season to St. Cloud Tech by a combined eight points, the Warrior boys parlayed tenacious defense into a 65-47 victory to claim their second consecutive Sub-Region 8AA basketball title.   30 years ag...