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Wednesday, May 7, 2008








This was Brainerd
MAY 7
20 years ago (1988)

Brainerd Warrior wrestler Chris Studer, the Class AA runnerup at 126 pounds, has been named to the Guillotine's Academic All-State Wrestling Team for 1987.

30 years ago (1978)

Baxter youngsters from Cub Scout Pack 36 and Boy Scout Troop 36 helped clean up their community by collecting litter over the weekend and depositing it in a garbage truck at the Baxter School.

40 years ago (1968)

Crow Wing County's Board of Commissioners made an important decision last night. Because they voted to establish a county and regional library system, all Crow Wing County residents soon will have adequate library services close at hand.

60 years ago (1948)

Thousands of Brainerd area residents visited the Freedom Train here today while the envoy of American Heritage stands parked on Northern Pacific tracks between Sixth and Eighth Streets. Estimates of the visitations have reached the 4,064 mark.

80 years ago (1928)

New Red Owl market

¥ Steaks - round sirloin 25¢ pound.

¥ Bacon, sliced lean, 28¢ pound.

¥ Head lettuce, 3 solid heads, 17¢.

100 years ago (1908)

E.S. Houghton and Henry Rosko arrived Tuesday night from the Twin Cities with their big new Touring Car. They left Minneapolis at 1 o'clock in the afternoon and reached here at 9:40 that evening. The roads were very muddy.












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