This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1985)

Its spring. Just look at the greening grass, the budding flowers, the sprouting leaves. Or take a drive or walk around the Paul Bunyan Arboretum for further confirmation.

30 years ago (1975)

The Department of Natural Resources Area Wildlife office crew has completed the construction of 56 wood duck houses and 28 goose nesting tubs. The wood duck houses have been erected on state wildlife management areas.

40 years ago (1965)

Seventeen Brainerd High School Seniors have been named honor graduates of distinction and 30 others have been named honor graduates.

60 years ago (1945)

The Franklin Junior High School choir under the direction of Miss Harriet Johnson, will present a musical program tonight at the regular dinner meeting of the Brainerd Lions Club in the Hotel Ransford.

80 years ago (1925)

Reduced prices at the new Park Theater beginning Tuesday. 10 cents and 25 cents every day except Sunday and Monday during summer months.

100 years ago (1905)

Last night the eighty-sixth anniversary of the I.0.0.F. Lodge was celebrated in a most appropriate manner in Odd Fellows Hall in this city. In fact, no anniversary was ever celebrated in a more appropriate manner.