The Brainerd Garden Club has selected the residence of Scott and Cheryl Johnson as the August Yard of the Month.
30 years ago (1978)
Brainerd's first telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association that raised $6,338 over Labor Day weekend was termed a success by Bob Loss, who headed up the promotional effort for the Moose Lodge.
40 years ago (1968)
Vincent Moe of the Dagget Brook 4-H Club earned a blue ribbon in the gardening exhibit portion of the Minnesota State Fair 4-H competition. Twenty-three other 4-H members of this area earned red ribbons.
60 years ago (1948)
Tonight is the big night at the fill as the VFW and Moose battle it out to determine the second-round championship of "A" league softball.
80 years ago (1928)
Coach Warren Kasch issued the first call of his gridiron Warriors to practice today. Forward passing and fundamentals being stressed.
100 years ago (1908)
Local news notes:
¥ D. C. Henderson, of Smiley, was in the city today.
¥ M. J. Quam, of Walker, was in the city today.
¥ James A. Long, of Walker, was in the city today.
¥ Dr. R. J. Sewee, of Deerwood was in the city today.
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