A lightning strike paralyzed two thirds of Brainerd when a Minnesota Power substation transmission line shut down for about four hours.
30 years ago (1978)
The Brainerd Employment Service Office has been honored as being the office in the state which has given "The most outstanding Service" to veterans.
40 years ago (1968)
Supermarket specials:
¥ Texas watermelons, 88¢ each.
¥ Thompson seedless grapes, 38¢ pound.
¥ Purple plums, 29 oz. can, 23¢.
¥ Ham slices, 89¢ pound.
60 years ago (1948)
Tom Thorsen, Brainerd Jaycees representative to the Junior Golf Tournament June 20 at Fergus Falls received the regional trophy for being low man in the junior meet. Thorson's score for 18 holes was 85. Thorson will now go to the state in July.
80 years ago (1928)
Exceptional well built home, 422 Fourth Avenue N.E., large porches, front room, dining room with fireplace. One bedroom first floor, two large bedrooms, second floor. Corner lot, 50x160. Price $2200.00 easy terms.
100 years ago (1908)
For Rent.
A four room house and barn on Ninth Street N.E., Brainerd. $5 per month. Lyman P. White.
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