This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1989)

The Brainerd Public Utilities Commission has approved connection of the water mains in Brainerd and Baxter, with a shared cost of about $10,000 to $12,000. The connection will be used in emergencies where either city is without water.

30 years ago (1979)

Gov. Quie's statement last week advising weekend travelers to sacrifice and stay at home with their families due to the current gasoline shortage has drawn a response from the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce and 12 other area chambers.

40 years ago (1969)

(Photo) Roland Rasmussen and son Phillip, of Minneapolis, were guided to this walleye limit at Gull Lake by Al Lindner. They used nightcrawlers and Lindy Rigs (Nisswa Bait Shop photo).

60 years ago (1949)

The Brainerd Warriors nosed out Crosby-Ironton for the second time this season, this time with a come-from-behind 8-6 win. Winning pitcher was Billy Selisker, who worked four and one-third innings, striking out two and allowing three hits.

80 years ago (1929)

Two well-dressed bandits held up the Home Oil Station at Ninth and Tamarack at 9:20 p.m. yesterday. They stuck a gun in the ribs of the attendant, threatened to kill him and took $40. It is believed they were the same two who cased the station on Tuesday.

100 years ago (1909)

The Brewsters were defeated in both of their out of town games. They lost to Staples 4 to 2, despite White pitching a fine game and striking out 12. Alderman pitched a fine game against Verndale, but the team lost 3 to 2 in 14 innings.