This was Brainerd
July 30
20 years ago (1990)

Brainerd police issued a citation for indecent exposure to a 46-year-old man who was walking the streets naked. One caller reported seeing the man running down South 6th Street. He was also seen on Washington Street and was arrested at 4th and Front.

30 years ago (1980)

(Photo) Bruce Bialka draws congratulations from teammates after striding off the mound with a two-hit, 2-0 North Division VFW Baseball Tournament victory over Staples. Brainerd next plays the South Division winner at Little Falls.

40 years ago (1970)

Protests against a possible joining of the Wise Road north of Brainerd by Gilbert Lake to the Johnson Road off 371 near Donnybrooke Raceway were aired at the county board. Purpose of the road is to allow traffic flow without having to go through Brainerd.

60 years ago (1950)

Paul Bunyan officially returned to his old Brainerd home yesterday, welcomed back by city and state officials and 4,000 old friends. In the voice of Don Brockman, Paul said he'd never again roam from his new home at Paul Bunyan Center, Highways 210 and 371.

80 years ago (1930)

(Adv.) Now on Display - the 16-foot, 30 mile-an-hour Dodge 16 Runabout - $945. You'll be surprised how much real boat a little money can buy. A 40 HP Lycoming motor, mahogany shell, leather upholstery. Dick Parks Motor Shop - Nisswa.

100 years ago (1910)

The Mississippi and Rum River log drive is at Olmstead bar with a crew of 225 men and sixteen horses. Judd Freeman has full charge of the rear, with Ed Lavoie as second, or straw boss.