This was Brainerd

An open house fly-in breakfast and air ride event are scheduled Sunday at the Brainerd Crow Wing County Airport. Several hundred different types of aircraft are expected to be on display with invitations sent to more than 200 airports.

30 years ago (1974)

A bleak picture for the city of Brainerd's financial situation was painted last night at city hall. At least $200,000 in additional revenue will be required for next year's city budget.

40 years ago (1964)

The birch bark canoe paddled by Chippewa Indians from Fort Mille Lacs on Mille Lacs Lake will make a three-day journey down to historic Rum River south to Minneapolis as part of the Indian Affairs Activities of the 1964 Silver Anniversary Minneapolis Aquatennial Celebration.

60 years ago (1944)

Mrs. Tom Swann of Crosslake transacted business in Brainerd today. Miss Ruby Quirk and friends left today to spend a week's visit in Canistoda, S.D.

80 years ago (1924)

Campfire Girls who sold ice cream at the band concert held at Gregory Park last night did real well. Their net return showed $15.

100 years ago (1904)

The Mill Mission Ladies will give a lawn social at Mr. and Mrs. Ankeny's, Monday, July 18. Ice cream and cake, 10, will be served from 4 until 10 o'clock.