This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1982)

Led by 5-11 Senior forward Kitty Brown's 25 points and 14 rebounds Coach Roger Nibbe's Brainerd High School Warriorettes made it three straight wins on the road with a 50-45 triumph over Alexandria.

30 years ago (1972)

Security guards will be required at North Central Airport here in the near future to comply with new federal plans aimed at stopping hijackings.

40 years ago (1962)

Approval was officially given for a survey to be made of the Franklin Athletic Field. The major problem John Rankin, an engineer for architectural firm said, is poor drainage and the unevenness of the ground.

60 years ago (1942)

Bennie Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Johnson, is not only a top notch carrier on The Daily Dispatch carrier boy staff, but he is outstanding in his war activities. Bennie sold $2,575 worth of war stamps and bonds.

80 years ago (1922)

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Try our dinners at 35, and our homemade pies. Russell's Lunch Room -- Gardner Block.

100 years ago (1902)

Local news:

-- Fred S. Parker returned from a trip north last night.

-- W.H. Cleary who went to Aitkin yesterday afternoon returned this morning.

-- The First National Bank is the first to send calendars for 1903 around. They have three designs this year, all beautiful and selected with excellent taste.

-- Compiled by Bob Turcotte