This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1989)

Minnesota Stihl defeated Erickson Furniture 7-5 in a playoff match Saturday to claim to win both halves of the Men's Golf League season and thus the overall championship.

30 years ago (1979)

Wood as a home heating energy source is not only feasible, says Bob Despot of the DNR, but it's cheaper, more accessible and not likely to run out. Wood has been quietly gaining in popularity as oil and gas prices soar.

40 years ago (1969)

Earning plaques from the Crosslake Chamber of Commerce as the outstanding catches of the 1969 fishing season were a 23-10 northern from Whitefish, a 12-7 walleye, also from Whitefish, a 5-14 smallmouth bass and a 5-1 largemouth bass.

60 years ago (1949)

(Adv.) Dancing at the Little Pine Resort on Saturday Night on one of the finest floors in the Long Bow Country. Music by the Vagabonds.

80 years ago (1929)

To prevent undue depletion, Governor Christianson has accorded additional protection to prairie chicken and sharp tailed grouse. None may be taken except for one week in 16 of Minnesota's 87 counties, among them Morrison and Aitkin, but not Crow Wing.

100 years ago (1909)

Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gemmell went to Walker last night in the Minnesota & International business car. They will spend a short time on Leech Lake as the guests of Charles Weyerhaeuser on the steamer belonging to the Weyerhauser interests.