This was Brainerd

20 years ago (1984)

Crow Wing County could be setting on a gold mine. It's only a remote possibility, but there are some indications that gold, silver, zinc, nickel, copper or any combination of the fire, might be found near Larson Lake.

30 years ago (1974)

Christmas colors are on display in the First National Bank where customers are greeted by Jolly Old St. Nick, surrounded by gorgeous arrangements of poinsettias.

40 years ago (1964)

Specials:

Hormel bacon - 1 lb. pkg. 29, Good size pink grapefruit 6 for 39, good size oranges 2 doz. 69. Bredenberg Grocery.

60 years ago (1944)

The Northern Pacific Railway will build a $1,500,000 car repair and construction shop in Brainerd it was revealed today.

80 years ago (1924)

Solid gold fountain pens with eversharp pencil on the other end, all for $1.75 at McColl's.

Buy him a knitted jacket or a brushed wool sweater. We show them for $3.50. B. Katz & Son.

100 years ago (1904)

Local News: Eugene Smith is in the city calling on the cigar trade.

Henry Cohen is having his offices in the sleeper block renovated and rearranged.