Warriors pin Bemidji for eighth straight victory, 39-21. It was the 11th victory in 12 dual meets for the fifth-ranked Warriors.
30 years ago (1979)
Brainerd's electric rates were raised 22 percent in a decision by the Brainerd Water and Light Board. The city buys all its power from MP&L, which raised its rates by 24.2 percent.
40 years ago (1969)
The abandoned Brainerd-Cuyuna iron mine, dating from 1913, will be filled and capped as it is now part of the new Brainerd Industrial Park in south Brainerd.
60 years ago (1949)
Sale Prices: Eight O'Clock Coffee 3 lb. bag $1.15; Loin Pork Roast 45-cents lb.; Coloring Books, 2 for 11-cents; Beef Hearts 29-cents lb.
80 years ago (1929)
The crippled Brainerd basketball team lost at Staples last night, 34-11. Brainerd lacked teamwork and had no eye for the basket.
100 years ago (1909)
Prince Atwater of Emily was in the city today. He was en route to visit his brother Charles, who attempted suicide Sunday. Charles tried to blow his entire head off with a shotgun.
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