AUGUST 320 years ago (2006)ADVERTISEMENT(Photo) Terry McGaughey drives a “golden spike” into the spot where a new section of paved trail connects the Paul Bunyan State Trail with the Heartland State Trail near Akeley. The “missing mile” cost $468,000 for the mile of trail, reconstructing a mile of county road and building a parking lot. 30 years ago (1996)After nine years of planning, the John Mariucci Lodge at Confidence Learning Center is one step closer to becoming a reality. Log Cabin Bar and Café – Downtown Brainerd. 100 years ago (1926)The cornerstone of the new home of the Elks – “Brainerd’s best building” – will be laid tomorrow evening.