FEBRUARY 27 20 years ago (1991) Ski Gull, Inc., the Brainerd lakes area's only downhill ski facility, is threatened with loss of its tax-exempt status. Tom Burton, president, said the IRS has filed notice of intent to withdraw the exemption. Attorney Deb Hallbeck will file an appeal...

FEBRUARY 25 20 years ago (1991) Most Brainerd area people turned their eyes to their TV sets Saturday when coalition ground forces went on the attack against Iraq. At Camp Ripley, Col. Ben Murdock, camp commander, said staff was getting its information through the m...

20 years ago (1991) The Warrior gymnastics team won its 10th consecutive Region 8AA title with 139.15 points, outdistancing St. Cloud Apollo in second with 131.85. Julie Beasley and Missy McCollough advance to state in individual events for Brainerd.   30 years ago (198...

20 years ago (1991) The Crow Wing County Sheriff's Department called in its tactical team after a U.S. marshall arrived to arrest a man wanted for drug smuggling. After staking out a residence for seven hours, when the house was searched it was discovered the man wasn't there.   30 year...

FEBRUARY 21 20 years ago (1991) Concerns raised about possible hazards on S. 6th Street prompted the council to direct its Safety and Public Works committee to review safety there. The street was restriped last fall to create four lanes, a center turn lane and no pa...

20 years ago (1991) Police Chief Ralph Hitchens will retire as soon as possible in what was described as an effort to restore harmony in the police department. The city council agreed to pay him $46,000 in salary, retirement funds and accumulated sick-leave to have him leave now. &n...

20 years ago (1991) The Brainerd wrestling team has enjoyed great success in the Region 8AA tourney the past four years, advancing 18 individual wrestlers to the state meet and winning three team championships. But this year, only Kirk Hayes moves forward for the Warriors.   ...

20 years ago (1991) The Brainerd boys' swimming and diving team captured its first Section 8 title in program history. The Warriors were led by Lance Hoff, Mark Schmitz, Evan Kaneski and Steve Piepgras in toppling six-time defending champ Fergus Falls 345 to 307.   30 years ago (1981) Twenty-tw...

20 years ago (1991) Warrior senior Heather MacIver took third place in the state cross country meet, leading the Brainerd girls' team to a third place finish. The team was rated 7th and MacIver 9th in the last coaches' poll. MacIver placed fourth last year at the state meet.   ...

20 years ago (1991) (Adv.) GULL LAKE Cedar-sided walkout rambler with 3 bedrooms, fireplace, screened-deck, double garage on 130-feet of sandy lakeshore. Also has a 2-unit guesthouse for visiting family. $174,900. Paul Bunyan Realty - Nisswa.   30 years ago (1981)...