FEBRUARY 5
20 years ago (1994)
Despite the end of the Cold War, the world remains a dangerous place, said Gen. John Vessey as he discussed the continued and changing role of the military. Vessey spoke to the Rosenmeier Town Hall Forum held at Brainerd Community College.
30 years ago (1984)
Warrior swimmers recorded their first win over St. Cloud Tech since 1974, winning 93-79 at St. Cloud. Coach Willy Severson said “Chad Price had his best night ever as a Warrior, pulling off an upset win in the butterfly, his fastest time ever at 59.9 seconds.”
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40 years ago (1974)
The Brainerd city council adopted a deficit budget for 1974, despite objection by finance committee member Merle Storm. Mary Koep and Howard Blanck, the other committee members, moved and seconded the motion which passed 6-1, with Storm opposed.
60 years ago (1954)
Brainerd’s snow carnival will be held this weekend despite a threat that warmer weather may hinder the skating and skiing events. Jaycee officials said there is no threat to the ice fishing contest as the ice on Rice Lake is shown to be completely safe.
80 years ago (1934)
The ghost of last year’s district and region champion team stalked again as this year’s Warriors swept through a bewildered C-I team in wraith-like fashion, winning by a score of 29-26 before a frenzied audience. Star guard Garvey was in bed at home due to illness.
100 years ago (1914)
B.B. Gaylord, a prominent mining man of Crosby, went to Minneapolis to attend the auto show and to purchase an eight cylinder machine. It is said the cough of an eight cylinder can be heard over a wide area and it is the most powerful machine ever constructed.
