This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1988)

Staples-Motley will head to the Metrodome to play for the Class A football state championship Nov. 26 after a convincing 41-20 semifinal Friday over 10th-ranked Totino Grace in a snowstorm Friday night.

30 years ago (1978)

Supermarket specials:

Ground beef, 99 pound.

Fresh tomatoes, 49 pound.

Lettuce, 39 head.

40 years ago (1968)

Karen and David Frank, children of Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Frank, helped provide entertainment for persons attending the YMCA kick-off dinner last night. Dick Ebert served as master of ceremonies for the evening.

60 years ago (1948)

Traffic on the highways leading into Brainerd has been heavy for the past 24 hours as hundreds of deer hunters continue to pour into the area for the opening of the deer hunting season Saturday.

80 years ago (1928)

Earl DeRocher rolls high pin score last evening. He hits maples for 630 total in three games to lead his team to two out of three games over Alderman-Maghan.

100 years ago (1908)

Shirts - Excellent Madras and percales, choice of fall patterns, with attached or detached cuffs. All sizes, $1.

Special - Cotton flannel gloves, 5 pair. Bye and Peterson Clothing.