When the city council of Pequot Lakes votes to give municipal consent to MnDOT this summer, that vote will be virtually written in cement. No future city council can undo it - only Mndot can.

A letter published in the Lake Country Echo (May 6) reported what was learned at the showing of the documentary "Under Our Skin" April 24 in Outing. Dr. Betty Maloney conducted the informative Q&A session following the film.

On April 12 this year, three teenage boys skipped school and were horsing around on the Paul Bunyan Trail, playing with fire. There was a strong northeast wind and, as you know just how dry it was, they thought they had stomped it out, but it takes just a spark to start a fire.

Living as we do by the shores of a marsh, we are very much aware of our neighbors the frogs. More than the arrival of the juncos or the trilling of the red-wing blackbirds, the sound of the frogs means spring is here.

Sometimes life gives you lemons. And wise grandmas tell us to "make lemonade."

Shameful! Disgraceful! Monday, May 17 - Norwegian Independence Day and hardly anyone noticed. We herring chokers get no respect.

School is almost out for another year. Lately I have heard so many kids talking about what they are going to do during summer vacation.

Now that the fishing opener and the all-city garage sale are over, it seems as though spring truly has arrived. There are numerous events still to take place in Pequot Lakes that you definitely want to get onto your calendar.

The Crow Wing County Land Services Department this year has implemented several new services to provide better assistance to landowners and improve our ability to protect our natural resources.

I have been humbled by the mighty walleye God since writing last week's column about the opening day of Minnesota's fishing season.