JUNE 7

20 years ago (2005)

The Laurel Street reconstruction project in downtown not only affects traffic, it’s changing a tradition. For 20 years the Brainerd Elks Lodge has celebrated Flag Day at the All Veterans Memorial. Dick Lyscio of the Elks said the ceremony will be moved to the pavilion at Gregory Park. Elks have celebrated Flag Day since 1890.

30 years ago (1995)

What better way to celebrate your birthday than with a second straight Section 8AA baseball title. Warrior coach Lowell Scearcy turned 50 as his team stopped Fergus Falls 9-1 and 4-2 in the best- of-three series. Scearcy said “good things happen to good kids,” as Brainerd moves to a 20-3 record.

40 years ago (1985)

The county planning commission turned thumbs down on a proposed Combat Game site south of Brainerd, cl

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