...beaver dam when he got lost.30 years ago (1983) (Photo) Richard Smith, of Railroad Smith, Inc., took Brainerd Chamber of Commerce members on a tour of the 50 acres he purchased at the BN Railroad Shops. Smith is seeking manufacturers to rent...

APRIL 25 20 years ago (1993) Matt Pecarich of Brainerd has signed a letter of intent to play basketball at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

20 years ago (1991)Brainerd's Turena Johnson won her second Central Lakes Conference cross country championship with a time of 11:32. The Warrior junior also won as a freshman in 1988. Jaime Mueller finished 6th in 12:31. Tim Kidder finished 8th to lead the Warrior boys. 30 years ago (1981)(Photo) Le Hartman and Dale Eyestone were out early this morning posting flags for the American Legion in honor of Columbus Day. Flags were placed along Laurel Street. 40 years ago (1971)

...More than 500 boys and girls have completed snowmobile safety courses in this area this winter, thanks to the Brainerd Chamber of Commerce and volunteer instructors under the leadership of John Thomas. Certificates are needed for snowmobile drivers...

Local Interest News in the Brainerd Lakes Area from brainerddispatch.com - Minnesota's News Source

30 years ago (1969) - Corky Johnson, Bemidji High School graduate, whose Aitkin quint bowed to Brainerd in the 1968 District 24 finals, is the new assistant coach here to veteran Fred Kellett. He will also assist Dick Lagergren in football.

30 years ago (1969)- Some 73,000 persons annually arrive in Brainerd by air, according to a survey made by Robert McAvey, research analyst of the Air Traffic Department for the state.

Paul Bunyan Adult Open

...Annihilator vs. Star Fire Dukes Midget match Sir William Best vs. Prime Time Tickets Available through Aug. 13 at Brainerd Chamber of Commerce and the county fair office. Save $2 on advance sales. By MIKE BIALKA Sports Editor The carnival atmosphere...

NISSWA (AP) - It's twilight at the Bar Harbor Supper Club, long a hangout for anglers and tourists looking for red meat, canned beer and the best tales about the biggest fish.