Senior Mary Houle was named the most valuable performer of the Brainerd Warriors gymnastics team at the squad's banquet.
30 years ago (1978)
The 1975 median income for married couples in Crow Wing County was $11,200. This compares with $14,648 on the state level but is higher than neighboring counties.
40 years ago (1968)
Brainerd's rifle team, which shares the lead with Deerwood, stayed in the running for the 1968 Paul Bunyan Rifle League Championships Wednesday with a 1,903 to 1,850 win at Grand Rapids.
60 years ago (1948)
The county auditor today announced that the total allotment of state aid for Crow Wing County schools is $222,634.92. The amount to be allotted to each school will be based upon $3.20 per pupil and other considerations.
80 years ago (1928)
"Cottage Grill," the name submitted by George Wieks, is the name chosen by M. DeRosier for the new restaurant on South Sixth Street. The contest was advertised in the Daily Dispatch one night and there were 76 names submitted.
100 years ago (1908)
The thaw of last week found nearly all the farmers in town with sleds, and a slow job to get home. The thaw took a sudden freeze up and now we're enjoying snow again.
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