This was Brainerd
FEBRUARY 2
20 years ago (1986)
The Crow Wing County Board allocated $50,000 from the Federal Revenue Sharing Fund to the construction of a new National Guard Armory in Brainerd.
30 years ago (1976)
It is planned to be a fun-filled weekend, Friday through Sunday at the fourth annual Nisswa Winter Jubilee with a treasure hunt, snow sculpture, parade, kids' games, kangaroo court and crazy costume.
40 years ago (1966)
The first checker tournament, sponsored by the St. Paul Winter Carnival Committee, was held Saturday and Monday in conjunction with a chess tournament in St. Paul. Attending from the Brainerd checker club were Henry Cunningham, Clyde Brown and Father Harry Larkin.
60 years ago (1946)
Approximately 8,000 pounds of used clothing were shipped from Brainerd today as the city's contribution to the used clothing drive in behalf of the destitute people in Europe.
80 years ago (1926)
The First National Bank has had the snow removed in front of the building, leaving the way to the curb easy for parking. The snow was hauled away by sleighs to the great open spaces.
100 years ago (1906)
William Bergh, a longtime resident of this county, has decided to launch a business in Brainerd. His store will be stocked with a full line of staple and fancy groceries.