This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1989)

The good, the bad and the downright ugly - it all came out at a town meeting with members of the Regional/Urban Design Assistance Team. Those attending talked of things needed in Brainerd, but focused most on the need for cooperative leadership.

30 years ago (1979)

(Adv.) Harold's Club - Celebrating 34 Years in Business. Register for Las Vegas vacations. See our newly remodeled bar. Noon lunches two for one all week. Steak Sandwich just $3.95. At 10 p.m. each night - Hamburgers Just a Nickel.

40 years ago (1969)

(Photo) Shown here is the American Legion color guard that marched down Front Street to fire a salvo in honor of Veterans Day. In front are Walt Kunow, Jim Falconer, LeRoy Best and Bill Vadnais. Behind are John Maxe, Jim Spicher and Gay Zelinske.

60 years ago (1949)

Pointing to Armistice Day as the monument to the success of right over might the guest speaker at the 25th annual American Legion duck dinner said the American people should rededicate themselves. More than 600 Brainerd Legionnaires and guests were served.

80 years ago (1929)

Eleven years after the close of the World War found Brainerd and community today expressing thanks for world wide peace rather than celebrating in a measure the joyfulness displayed at the culmination of the big strife.

100 years ago (1909)

(Adv.) Where Can You Buy: Men's Wool Suits - $14.90 to a little as $3.90; Union made Overalls for 36-cents to 78-cents. Only at Mark's Golden Rule Store. Going out of Business Sale.