This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1983)

The Brainerd High School Band will perform at Florida's Sea World as part of the band trip this week.

30 years ago (1973)

Ever hear of Trunk Highway 322? It does happen to be in Brainerd and it also happens to be the shortest highway in the state. Just 264 yards long, TH 322 covers the two-block stretch along Oak Street from Sixth to Eighth.

40 years ago (1963)

Brainerd young people are on the move this week. By foot, bicycle and horseback they are catching the fever of President Kennedy's physical fitness program and are out to prove that they are in shape.

60 years ago (1943)

Advertisement in Brainerd Dispatch:

The second War Loan starts April 12. $13 billion must be raised! We've got to buy more War Bonds. They give their lives -- you lend your money!

80 years ago (1923)

Better Not. The man who can read a woman like a book should not skip the introduction.

100 years ago (1903)

The Northwestern Telephone Company has just finished putting in another circuit between the Twin Cities and Brainerd, making three in all now.

-- Compiled by Bob Turcotte