Shane Davis, son of Daniel and Susan Davis of Brainerd, has been selected Student of the Month in a program sponsored by Elks Lodge 615.
30 years ago (1978)
The ice is beginning to open up on area lakes as warmer temperatures move into the area.
40 years ago (1968)
Fifty-seven Washington High School seniors have been named as honor graduates: 16 with distinction. The class of 1968 will graduate 57 students with honors, as compared with 45 last year.
60 years ago (1948)
Effective April 12 there will be a 10 percent force reduction in the locomotive department of the local Northern Pacific Shops. The locomotive department will be forced to lay off about 40 men.
80 years ago (1928)
The cafe and coffee shop in connection with the new Brainerd hotel will open to the public tomorrow morning at 6 o'clock. The cafe will seat 40 people; coffee shop will accommodate 32.
100 years ago (1908)
Several of the officers of the civic league met yesterday and started the ball rolling for a campaign which it is hoped will result in a "Beautiful Brainerd."
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