This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1989)

Despite objections from city attorney D.A. Larson, mayor Bob Olson has called for a public meeting concerning $700,000 in loans guaranteed by the city through American National Bank to BITC. Larson said the meeting should be closed.

30 years ago (1979)

Veteran Ramsey County District Court Judge Harold Schultz has been named by the state supreme court to preside at a show-cause hearing in Brainerd's fluoridation dispute. The city has been in violation of the mandatory fluoridation law since July 1.

40 years ago (1969)

(Photo) Big fish in two categories are displayed here, with a 6-4 largemouth bass out of Pelican Lake by Terry Hanson, Brainerd, and a 1-8 sunfish caught by Gary Arnold, St. Cloud, out of Cullen Lake on a worm bait.

60 years ago (1949)

Members of the Minnesota Federation of Typographical Unions, in their 40th annual convention here at the Ransford Hotel, named Milo Erickson of Brainerd as vice president, and William Demmers of Brainerd as an executive board member.

80 years ago (1929)

(Editorial) Brainerd has done everything possible to urge the paving of State Highway No. 2 from Brainerd to Duluth. Resolutions have been adopted by the county and the chamber, and both Duluth newspapers have called for pavement instead of gravel.

100 years ago (1909)

The Rogers-Brown Ore Co. is pushing its work of prospecting on its ore finds near the new town of Crosby, on Serpent Lake. The company has let contracts for the erection of boarding camps for their men, confirming rumors that a shaft will be commenced.