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...

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...