This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1985)

Final plans and specifications for the $1.7 million library construction project were approved by the Brainerd City Council. The new brick building will be located on South Fifth Street between Maple and Norwood.

30 years ago (1975)

The next course of action for the city of Brainerd, in its efforts to tear down the Ransford may be for the local Housing and Redevelopment Authority to attempt purchasing the property and then sell bonds for its demolition.

40 years ago (1965)

Brainerd employment took an upward surge of 66 jobs during the past month. Employment now stands at 4,997 a total of 181 more jobs than the 4,816 reported at this time last year.

60 years ago (1945)

Brainerd residents paid respect to Franklin D. Roosevelt today as merchants closed their doors from 1 to 6 p.m. and flags were at half-mast.

80 years ago (1925)

Bluntly stated, Brainerd needs more payroll. The chief payroll of this town is the Northern Pacific Railway Shops. In the summer the city derives increasing benefits from its tourist trade. There must be an enlargement of the dairy and agricultural country.

100 years ago (1905)

Lace curtains done up at 30 a pair at Laurel Steam Laundry.