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Letter to the editor: Letter writer missed point of column
In response to a letter in the May 9 Echo Journal, I personally found the letter offensive as I think the letter writer completely missed the point of Mr. Abler's column. I did not interpret that he was comparing President Trump to Jesus, I certainly would not; however, I would compare...
 opinion/letters 2 hours 57 min ago
Patricia Calton of the Philosophy Department at Saint Mary’s University presents awards to John Zweber and Jacob Tschida.
Making the Grade: May 19, 2019
Scholarship winner Nathaniel Wosmek, Emily, will receive a $2,000 scholarship for the 2019-20 academic year from the Minnesota Telecom Alliance...
 News/education 21 hours 57 min ago
Land services begins annual property review process
Crow Wing County Land Services will begin Monday, May 20, the state-mandated "quintile" process of physically viewing 20% of the parcels within the county for property valuations effective in 2019. State statute requires each county to review properties annually to verify the accuracy...
 News/government and politics May 19, 2019 - 4:30am
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Senior Menus: May 20-24, 2019
The Senior Nutrition Program offers a nutritionally balanced meal for all people to enjoy. Meals are served Monday-Friday at 11:30 a.m. in Pine...
 lifestyle May 19, 2019 - 3:30am
Letter to the editor: Pequot Lakes students commended
Pequot Lakes students who participated in the Day of Caring treated me and my home with respect. Never did I hear even one swear word. They proved to be good, hard workers. The group worked together as a team. To all their parents - be proud of them. You are doing a good job. If they...
 opinion/letters May 19, 2019 - 2:30am
Grim's Grub: It's all Greek, especially the asparagus
Asparagus is one of my favorite perennials, largely because it makes an appearance so early after the winter. This is important because by the...
 lifestyle/food May 18, 2019 - 7:30am
Card games: May 6-10, 2019
500 scores 1 p.m. Tuesdays Pine River American Legion Tuesday, May 7 Vern Wolkenhauer, 3860; Jeanette Toenies, 3500; Scott Ingram, 3450; Wally...
 lifestyle May 18, 2019 - 3:30am
Letter to the editor: Thanks, students, for a job well done
I want to thank all the students from Pequot Lakes High School who came out on Wednesday (May 8-Day of Caring) even though everything was wet from the rain. Megan, Logan, William and Jack did an excellent job of raking my yard even though the leaves were wet and heavy. They were very...
 opinion/letters May 18, 2019 - 2:30am
Reminders: May 18-21, 2019
Bird City Celebrate Crosslake's status as a Minnesota Audubon Bird City from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 18, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Campground. Enjoy migratory bird counts and bird walks (with binoculars provided), bird banding, birding exhibits and a presentation...
 community/events May 17, 2019 - 5:30am
Pages from the Past - May 17, 2019
60 years ago, May 15, 1959 A new business venture will open in Pine River today when John Gearns opens the Damsite Bait Shop located near the bathing beach here. 50 years ago, May 22, 1969 (Headline) Marlys Howe named regional librarian at recent board meeting The first solid gold...
 community/history May 17, 2019 - 3:30am
Letter to the editor: Statistics for heartbreakers
A letter writer refutes my previous letter that lamented zero support from some Minnesota lawmakers for universal gun-purchase background check legislation by calling out, in his view, a lack of statistical relevance. In a first-ever study comparing state gun laws, the Boston University...
 opinion/letters May 17, 2019 - 2:30am
Looking Back - May 16, 2019
40 years ago, May 17, 1979 Nisswa Rollarena managers seek Guinness World Record for longest time roller skating backwards. (Advertisement) Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band at the Marlow Theatre in Pine River. With the cold weather, the bait stores all over may have been short...
 community/history May 16, 2019 - 11:30am
As I See It: Mother's Day - the day after
It's early Monday morning and life returns to normal. The two to four weeks of hype over what to get and what to do for Mother's Day is now over and it's time to move on to the next reason to have a sale - Memorial Day. The issue for me is - Easter and Christmas are probably more...
 opinion/columns May 16, 2019 - 10:30am
Calendar of events: May 16-30, 2019
MAY 16 Nisswa Chamber Spring Dinner/Citizen of the Year Celebration, Cragun's Legacy 18 Minnesota Audubon Bird City Celebration, 8 a.m.-noon, Crosslake campground 18 Pequot Lakes author book signings, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Timeless Appeal, Pequot Lakes 18 Kinship Partners Downtown Nisswa...
 community/events May 16, 2019 - 4:30am
Letter to the editor: Constitution is for all, including president
While I am not special pleader for our president, I am an ardent pleader for our Constitution and the rule of law. Recent letter writers indicate they want the president removed from office, frequently citing the Constitution. They, like the rest of the far left, have no factual basis...
 opinion/letters May 16, 2019 - 2:30am

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