This was Brainerd
FEBRUARY 14
20 years ago (1987)
Saturday afternoon, the Warriors won their fourth straight CLC gymnastics title by two-tenths of a point - squeaking past Willmar 137.2 to 137. "I can't remember a conference meet coming this close," said Brainerd coach Dave Maras.
30 years ago (1977)
Downtown Brainerd business people reportedly favor the removal of all parking meters in the city, George Kriha, city engineer, said last night.
40 years ago (1967)
Full blast winter charged back into Brainerd bringing heavy snow and strong drifts - producing winds and temperatures as low as 31 degrees below zero.
60 years ago (1947)
The Whittier Bluebird group enjoyed a Valentine party at the school Thursday afternoon. Girls of the group included Betty Cane, Carol Sollid, Kathryn Bender, Virginia Curtis, June Anderson, Bunny Barstow, Clayre Carter, Carol Frederickson, Kathryn Henneman, Jean Lamm, Marvel Lentz, Patricia Martilla, Babara Raymond and Sally Taylor.
80 years ago (1927)
The necessity of taking some action to maintain the fish supply in Mille Lacs is more apparent this winter. Formerly thousands of fish were visible from a fishhouse, now it is possible to set for an hour without seeing any.
100 years ago (1907)
The expenditure of a quarter of a million dollars on Brainerd shops has been reported. Local men refuse to confirm or deny the rumors.