This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1989)

People who have enjoyed the taste of barbecued ribs at Smokey Bill's Bar-B-Q Restaurant over the years had better get their last licks in soon. Edith Soder, who has run the business the past 7 1/2 years, will close when the lease runs out in September.

30 years ago (1979)

(Photo) Barry Sorenson and Brad Gorron are co-captains of the 1979 Warrior gridders. Both were members of last year's Central Lakes Conference champions, who open their home schedule September 7 against Crosby-Ironton.

40 years ago (1969)

(Adv.) King Louis Drive-in - Special - Hamburgers 15-cents each with coupon. Open Friday and Saturday until 2 a.m. Located at the city limits on West Washington Street.

60 years ago (1949)

(Photo) Claude James and Cliff Bahma pose alongside the 280-pound bear they tracked down and shot north of Merrifield after it had thrown a scare into a 12-year-old girl. It will be the feature in a bear barbecue fundraiser by the Lake Edward Conservation Club.

80 years ago (1929)

The grave of Ralph Crocker, killed 50 years ago by a falling tree while employed in the big woods north of Brainerd, was being sought by relatives from Warren, Ohio. They motored here to search in three places, Brainerd, Aitkin or Kimberly.

100 years ago (1909)

Notice: This is to certify that I have from time to time inspected the spring water wagon tanks owned by Mr. Hayes and have always found them to be in a sanitary condition. Dr. R. A. Beise, Chairman, Board of Health.