MAY 24 20 years ago (2004) Brainerd senior Maya Kuehn says she wasn't challenged until she got to high school, but then she found advanced placement classes and excelled. Her 4.295 GPA puts her at the top of her graduating class.
The National Merit Scholarship winner is also outspoken, being named Most Opinionated by her classmates. 30 years ago (1994) Coach Kathy Bolstad notes the Brainerd Community College women's tennis team lost only three matches this year, and all were to four-year schools. In the state tournament, BCC won nine titles – six singles and three doubles – to run away with the team title.
And, Derek Swenson took No. 4 singles for the men. ADVERTISEMENT 40 years ago (1984) A man who led police on a high-speed chase early this morning gave arresting officers a good chuckle.
Officer Ray Goeritz chased a car at over 65 mph down Washington Street before stopping him. The man offered to be a mechanic for the police “to get their cars running faster.” 60 years ago (1964) A threat of rain didn't stop 600 racing fans from turning out at Paul Bunyan Speedway in Barrows.
Big winners were Jim Sweet and Wayne Wooden in the Semi-Modified class. Sweet and Wooden also won the Semi-Modified feature and trophy dash races at Golden Spike Speedway in St. Cloud.
80 years ago (1944) ADVERTISEMENT (Adv.) Grand Opening for the Season! Saturday May 27th at Bar Harbor dance to Bev Robey and his “Swing Band.” Superb Food.
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