This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1986)

Brainerd and all of Minnesota is shivering with temperatures falling to below zero.

30 years ago (1976)

The Fifty-Twosome Dance Club is celebrating its 25th Anniversary and will be holding a dinner dance at the Brainerd Country Club on Saturday evening, Dec. 4.

40 years ago (1966)

Champion Crosby-Ironton is represented by three backs and as many linemen in the 24-player Mid-State All-Conferences squad.

60 years ago (1946)

Dignitaries representing the nation, state and military will be present in Brainerd Thursday night as guests at the "kick off" rally launching the War Memorial campaign.

80 years ago (1926)

The County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting voted favoring a resolution donating $100 toward expenses of the celebration for the completion of the State Hwy. No. 27 from the Twin Cities to Brainerd.

100 years ago (1906)

The Brainerd football team has made arrangements for a passenger car to be attached to a freight train leaving here about 7 o'clock for the football game.