This was Brainerd
FEBRUARY 6
20 years ago (1986)
The Brainerd High School boys' cross country ski team broke from a pack of four squads to claim its first-ever Region 8 team championship at Sugar Hills on Thursday.
30 years ago (1976)
Tim Selisker, 6-1 senior guard of the Crosby-Ironton Rangers, a 204-point scorer in 16 games this season, has been named to WCCO-Radio Prep Parade All-State Basketball team of the week.
40 years ago (1966)
Torrid free-throw shooting by Detroit Lakes in the first half brought about a change in the plans of the Brainerd High School coach. Coach Fred Kellett went to a zone defense and a close game was turned into the 11th victory this season for Brainerd.
60 years ago (1946)
Sheriff Tom Gibbons of Ramsey County, the new King Boreas IX of St. Paul's Winter Carnival, will take part in the coronation of Miss Brainerd in the current contest.
80 years ago (1926)
The Brainerd High School basketball team came through last night to break their unlucky losing streak at the expense of the Pine River quint, downing their opponents by a 29-14 score all the Brainerd players did fine work.
100 years ago (1906)
W. S. Tracy feels very sore today as the result of the bruises he received by being knocked over by the runaway team on Front Street, and is confined to his home as a result.