MARCH 14 20 years ago (1991) A Minnesota House committee has approved designation of Highway 371 from Little Falls to Cass Lake as the Paul Bunyan Expressway. Brainerd's John Puckropp said the issue of a Brainerd bypass and making 371 a four-lane were not addressed....

20 years ago (1991) Merrill Larson will do just about anything to lure people into his store — and his strategy is working. Larson, owner of L & L Liquidators, Highway 371 North, has wrapped his building with colorful lights and set up mechanical animals beside the highway. &n...

20 years ago (1991) Former County Sheriff Frank Ball confirmed reports of his intention to seek the post of Brainerd chief of police. Currently administering the NET VI Drug Task Force, Ball said he had discussed this with Sheriff Dick Ross and that the two could work well together....

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) ...