Major expansion of the PORT group home in Brainerd, including addition of a 16-bed unit for females and a 24-bed unit for males, has been announced.
30 years ago (1978)
Ron Falenschek plunked in 30 points in regulation time, but the Brainerd Warriors needed some extra heroics from their 6-91/2 center here in order to overcome the Moorhead Spuds 77-76 in overtime.
40 years ago (1968)
Five inches of snow fell on the Brainerd area over the weekend and freezing temperatures kept highways slippery and traveling difficult. The snow-covered trees brought a panorama of beauty.
60 years ago (1948)
Over 2,000 Crow Wing County youngsters are awaiting the rural children's Christmas party Saturday. This event will be held in Brainerd and is being sponsored by the local Junior Chamber of Commerce.
80 years ago (1928)
Brainerd's first snowfall of the season brought nine inches of snow that started to fall at 2:30 a.m. Sunday. Yesterday and today Brainerd residents were busy shoveling their way out of their homes.
100 years ago (1908)
Sheep-lined coats. We can show you corduroy sheep lined coats with large storm collar at $4.95. Also Mackinaw sheep lined coats. H.W. Linnemann 616 Front Street.
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