Lynn Johnson (left), Nancy McCain and Carla Peterson stop to admire and discuss the flowers blooming downtown on the corner of Laurel and South Seventh streets Saturday, May 8, 2021, during the inaugural Downtown Spring Fling in Brainerd. The event, a first of what Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition organizers hope will be an annual activity, invited people to take part in a weekend of shopping, dining, activities, live music, specials and promotions. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch