Central Minnesota, an area from Cambridge to Brainerd, was hardest hit by the drought and will have a very uncolorful fall when the leaves turn.
30 years ago (1978)
Dwight Brooks, a 45-year-old land developer from California, has built a six and a half foot long radio controlled battery powered tug boat. The tugboat, which was first launched on Gull Lake July 4 is equipped with bells, a water pump and a gun that squirts a stream of water.
40 years ago (1968)
Eighty-two more kindergarten students than had been anticipated showed up for classes this fall. The total elementary enrollment stands at 2,503, compared to 2,424.
60 years ago (1948)
As a means of introducing to the public the Brainerd-Crow Wing County airport project, the Airport Commission, headed by Walter Wieland, has announced an open house Sunday afternoon.
80 years ago (1928)
The Park Board has cleared a space 400 feet square in the new part of Lum Park and a ditch is being constructed preparatory to making the cleared space into a baseball diamond. A grandstand is also being erected.
100 years ago (1908)
Local news:
¥ Deerwood School opened today with 30 pupils on the higher department and 32 in the primary.
¥Oscar Erickson, our shoemaker, is building a residence across from Wickstroms Carpenter Shop.
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