The Brainerd School Board sang the praises of the Brainerd Amateur Baseball Association for soliciting $105,000 on behalf of expectations at the high school diamond.
30 years ago (1978)
The trio of Fred Holmquist, Jerry Rivers and Bob Turcotte breezed to the Monday night golf league first half championship ending with 358 points to 344 for Dennis Sands, Swede Burton, Don Henry.
40 years ago (1968)
The heaviest rain of the year hit the Brainerd area over the weekend while much of central Minnesota was kept almost constantly under storm and tornado alert.
60 years ago (1948)
More than 1,000 Veterans of Foreign Wars in Brainerd and their auxiliary members were expected to attend the encampment with headquarters in the Hotel Ransford.
80 years ago (1928)
This blessed rain is working wonders with the crops and gardens. Things are sprouting and smiling crops now seem assured on all sides.
100 years ago (1908)
Lots for sale: $25 each for finest residence lots in the Chippewa Addition to the city of Brainerd. $5 down and $5 monthly.
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