This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1989)

(Photo) Skiers filled the slopes at Ski Gull, northwest of Brainerd, on opening day as temperatures rose slightly for more comfortable skiing. Not all runs were operating for the opener but are scheduled to open soon.

30 years ago (1979)

(Adv.) Out of State Owner Called and Said - Sell it for $45,900. Four-level, four bedroom suburban home with two baths, living room, dining room, family room and attached double garage. Roberts Agency Realtors.

40 years ago (1969)

The Brainerd School Board discussed a request from the clerk of the Garrison school board that the Brainerd board visit their school. Garrison is interested in consolidating with Brainerd but wants to maintain its three-room school with two teachers.

60 years ago (1949)

(Adv.) Now playing at the Paramount: The Fighting Kentuckian, with John Wayne and Vera Ralston; coming soon, Jungle Jim, with Johnny Weissmuller. At the Brainerd Theater: Thieves Highway, with Richard Conte and Jack Oakie.

80 years ago (1929)

Announcement has been made that the 54-acre island in Bay Lake, originally homesteaded by Joseph Ruttger, has been donated to the Minneapolis Boy Scouts for a camp. Recent owner Cuyler Adams sold the island to a man who gave it to the Scouts.

100 years ago (1909)

Residents of East Brainerd were treated to the sight of a large doe running at large through the streets of the city. Two hunters following tracks found the deer in a front yard on NE 13th Street. They shot at it but the doe swam Rice Lake and escaped.