20 years ago (1991) MacMillan Bloedel reports that its Deerwood plant is approximately 80 percent  complete and is looking to start operations during the fourth quarter this year. Hiring of staff is progressing well, with 18 permanent employees hired and 24 more expected by May...

  20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Jon Webster of Cottage Grove finishes the Lumberjack Jaunt cross country ski race wearing shorts at the Brainerd Golf Club. Temperatures hit 45 degrees Sunday.    30 years ago (1981) Flanked by four armed guards, his wris...

  20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Hosted by the Brainerd YMCA Swim Team, the northern sectional meet opened with a prayer for U.S. troops in Iraq. As Rob Claxton sang the national anthem, Joe Esser and Betsy Lykins swam the length of the pool holding American flags.   ...

  20 years ago (1991) The Warrior gymnastics team discovered the value of a team meeting. They hadn't been satisfied with how things were going, so coach Dave Maras asked, “How good do you want to be?” They responded with a school record 144.35 to win their invitational. &n...

FEBRUARY 1 20 years ago (1991) The Salvation Army, an organization to count on in times of need, is looking for help itself these days. The organization needs $405,000 to purchase and renovate the building at 402 Front Street. It currently houses the State Patrol, M...

JANUARY 31 20 years ago (1991) No one was more surprised than Duane Blanck when the name of this year's Minnesota county highway engineer of the year was announced. It was him. For one of the few times in his life, Blanck said, he was at a loss for words. 30...

20 years ago (1991) Saturday will be the last day to send a first-class letter for 25 cents. Effective at midnight Saturday the rate goes to 29 cents for a first-class stamp and 19 cents for a postcard. At the same time new rates go into effect for Canada — 40 cents, and Mexico �...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Carla Thiede, daughter of Paul and Dee Thiede of Pequot Lakes, is crowned Miss 1991 Brainerd Lakes by Juliette McCoy, the 1990 winner. First runner-up was Marty Kaiser and second runner-up was Jennifer Nissen.   30 years ago (1981) (...

20 years ago (1991) (Photo) Claude Holden, general manager of Mills Motors, presents Jan Anderson, manager of Bar Harbor, with a framed drawing of the restaurant that was done in conjunction with an article in the February issue of Ford Times. 30 years ago (1981) After several month...

20 years ago (1991) Waiting lists for rental apartments are common these days in Brainerd, but whether that's good or bad depends on your point of view. Property managers favor lists, and there are currently 300 on Brainerd's HRA list, plus more on private property lists.   ...