This was Brainerd
OCTOBER 23
20 years ago (1988)
A new modeling school is in town looking for uncut gems - people who'll come in rough around the edges and leave smooth and polished. The Barbara Krell Modeling School at the upper level of 410 South Sixth Street officially opened.
30 years ago (1978)
The Brainerd Garden Club brings to a close its annual Yard of the Month contest for the season by announcing the yard of the Arlo Frankhum home, 1404 Eleventh Avenue N.E. as the winner for September.
40 years ago (1968)
A 16-yard pass, thrown by quarterback Chuck Miller to Dave Carlson who made a diving catch in the end zone, proved to be the winning touchdown as the Brainerd Warriors surprised Bemidji 26-20.
60 years ago (1948)
Brainerd and vicinity experienced the coldest day of the present season this morning when temperatures dropped to 20 degrees during the night.
80 years ago (1928)
Hudson Super 6. Absolutely the most thrilling performance to experience -
Villwock Hudson and Essex Co. South Fifth Street.
100 years ago (1908)
Dispatch headline:
Taft elected. Our next president, Wm. H. Taft. Our next vice-president, James S. Sherman.