20 years ago (1991) Gov. Arne Carlson's proposed 1992-93 cuts to alleviate a budget shortfall met with strong opposition from people who appeared at a legislative committee meeting in Brainerd. The crowd tried to cram into the conference room and spilled into the hall.   ...

20 years ago (1991) The Brainerd-Baxter Youth City Bowling Tournament has crowned a new champion. The top five competed in a stepladder roll-off, with Nate Hooper beating Dave Schultz and Tony Whitlock, Brian Fleck beat Hooper and Terry Carper beat Fleck to win the crown.   ...

20 years ago (1991) Unemployment in Crow Wing County rose by a full point from December to January, from 7.2 percent to 8.2 percent. The rate a year ago was 8.1 percent. For Crow Wing, Cass, Todd, Morrison and Wadena counties the combined rate is now at 9.9 percent.   30 years ago (1981...

MARCH 7 20 years ago (1991) Brainerd's Fourth of July celebration this year will be dedicated to the men and women of Operation Desert Storm. Cheri Seils of Brainerd Community Action said that area veterans of the Middle East conflict who can be present will be para...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Brainerd's Shelly Breen holds aloft the South Sub-Region 8AA runner-up plaque after the Warriors lost to Little Falls 49-44 Saturday night. Brainerd finished the season with a record of 16-8, second most victories in school history.   30 year...

20 years ago (1991) Julie Beasley became only the 2nd state champion in Brainerd gymnastics history, scoring an incredible 9.9 on vault in the state AA meet. Lance Hoff highlighted a record-breaking state meet for Warrior swimmers with a school record 21.23 in the 50 free to finish ...

20 years ago (1991) Todd Wensloff's goal at the end of the second overtime gave Roseau a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Brainerd in the Section 8 championship game. Brainerd finishes with the best season in Warrior hockey history at 21-3-1.   30 years ago (1981) ...

20 years ago (1991) High school brains, not brawn, will be tested in the 4th Annual Citizen Bee, sponsored by the Brainerd Dispatch. Entered this year are 39 students from 15 area high schools.   30 years ago (1981) A Fergus Falls' goal in overtime put an end t...

20 years ago (1991) An oak tree might have been easier to decorate, but workers undertook to wrap a giant, yellow ribbon around the landmark water tower in Brainerd to welcome the troops home. The city's Al Cottingham and Cliff Waltz, and the Chamber's Barb Unger di...

20 years ago (1991) Steve Nunnink had more to celebrate today than the end of the war with Iraq. The Brainerd High School biology and sports medicine teacher was named 1991 Brainerd Teacher of the Year. On a count of three, all his students cheered and applauded.   30 y...