This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1988)

With the temperatures plunging to 30 degrees by early Saturday afternoon in the Brainerd area, deer hunters venturing into the woods for the opening may have been wise to dress as if they were embarking on an arctic expedition.

30 years ago (1978)

Specials

Apples, 10 pounds, $1.99.

Bananas, 17 pound.

Red potatoes, 20 pounds, $1.29.

Sliced bacon, 99 package.

Sirloin steak, $1.99 pound.

40 years ago (1968)

Brainerd High School's "A" debate team won first place in an invitational tournament at Fergus Falls over the week-end and the "B" team took second in its class.

60 years ago (1948)

All you can eat, only $1.50.

Shrimp cocktail.

Barbecue ribs of beef.

Brown potatoes.

Mashed rutabagas.

Salad, dessert, beverage.

The Vogue Supper Club.

80 years ago (1928)

The greatest election day ever known in Crow Wing County history was in progress today. It is believed that by 9 o'clock tonight more than 10,000 citizens of Crow Wing County will have cast their votes.