This was Brainerd

Gretchen Smith was named most valuable player of the Brainerd Warriors tennis team. Smith, a junior, played No. 1 singles this season and finished with a 3-13 record.

30 years ago (1977)

Heavy snows, strong, gusty winds and rapidly falling temperatures swept through Minnesota, but the Brainerd area escaped the brunt of winter's first uprising.

40 years ago (1967)

Several new businesses in Pequot Lakes, along with a brisk pick-up in real estate sales and a rising economy as reflected in the bank, all point an increasingly favorable future for the community.

60 years ago (1947)

Snow began falling in this locality shortly after 8 a.m. and followed a night of generally falling temperatures. In the city the snow was light and melted as soon as it reached the ground.

80 years ago (1927)

Four hold-up men executed a daring robbery at 4 p.m. in Ironton Bank and escaped with $33,000 in gold, currency and cash.

100 years ago (1907)

Con O'Brien has purchased the Henry Cunningham home on East Laurel Street paying $2,500 for it.