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Letter to the editor: Thanks, Pequot Lakes, for your votes
Thank you to everyone who voted for me. I am honored to be elected to the Pequot City Council. I appreciate your support and will always be open to your ideas and concerns. Thank you to People for Pequot for their support and for their tireless volunteers that were out door knocking...
 opinion / letters 6 hours 51 min ago
Letter to the editor: This is a new dawn
Dark days in America. A society torn. Lingering military conflict. A nation divided by sharp-edged politics and by withering, clashing, moral grievances, and marred by atrocities. A woman wearing angelic-white emerges in front of a large crowd, takes the stage holding a microphone,...
 letters / opinion 12 hours 51 min ago
Area Girls Hockey: Abear nets game-winner in Lightning victory
CROSBY—Savannah Abear netted the winning goal that gave the Northern Lakes Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Robbinsdale Armstrong/Cooper Wings in a non-conference match at the Hallett Center Friday, Nov. 16. Abear's goal came 19 seconds into a two-skater advantage as a result of...
 sports / hockey 13 hours 51 min ago
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Reminders: Nov. 17, 2018
Craft fair The Pequot Lakes American Legion Auxiliary will host its annual craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at the Legion. Craft, bake sale Christ Community Church in Nisswa will host its annual craft and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, in the...
 community / events November 16, 2018 - 10:30am
Letter to the editor: People for Pequot offers big thank you
The People for Pequot would like to offer a number of thank yous! First, thank you to the candidates. Thank you for being part of the process. Thank you for doing a civic duty and taking part in the same process that makes our country so great. Thanks to Cathy, Cheri, James, Jeff...
 opinion / letters November 16, 2018 - 8:30am
Pages from the Past - Nov. 16, 2018
60 years ago, Nov. 21, 1958 Mr. Vincent Palmer, president of the Pine River State Bank, was cited Tuesday for outstanding sales of U.S. Savings Bonds. (Headline) Mrs. Irving Rubitschung shot while hunting deer Sunday 50 years ago, Nov. 15, 1968 Fire destroyed a summer cabin owned...
 community / history November 16, 2018 - 3:30am
Letter to the editor: Crosslake mayor-elect thanks voters
Thank you! I would like to thank the more than 1,400 Crosslake residents who came out to vote Tuesday, Nov. 6. One of the most important freedoms we have as citizens of this great country is the right to vote. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the voters of Crosslake...
 opinion / letters November 16, 2018 - 2:30am
Walker nursing home to close
WALKER—A nursing home in Walker is closing, officials said Thursday. According to a release, the board of directors of Walker Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center have "made the difficult decision to close the skilled nursing facility in Walker." Officials said the average daily...
 News November 16, 2018 - 1:30am
PR-B's Bailey Wynn tips the ball in the Tigers' win over the Melrose Dutchmen during the Pequot Lakes volleyball tournament Saturday, Sept. 8. Ashley Smith / Echo Journal Correspondent
Volleyball: PR-B's Wynn all-state. Tigers earn academic honors
Senior Bailey Wynn of the Pine River-Backus Tiger volleyball team was recently named to Class A All-State Team. She is one of 14 Class A players...
 sports / volleyball November 14, 2018 - 10:00am
Motorists may have noticed the speed limit has been increased on eastbound Highway 210 near the Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport. According to the Minnesota Department of Transportation, where road quality allows, speed limits will be increased from 55 mph to 60 on state two-lane highways. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Speed limits increase for state highways in statewide MnDOT initiative
This one's for all the speed demons out there. As local motorists might have noticed, stretches of state highways—like, say, Highway 371 between...
 News / traffic and construction November 15, 2018 - 7:00am
Pillager emergency personnel respond to a fire Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake. Kelly Humphrey / Brainerd Dispatch
Fire burns hole in wall at Cragun's hotel building
A hole in the wall is the damage Cragun's Resort on Gull Lake has to show for a small fire that broke out about 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. Pillager...
 News November 15, 2018 - 5:00am
Horton the Elephant, played by Travis Chaput, sits on the nest of Mayzi LaBird, played by Brianna Engels, during PLCT's production of Seussical on Thursday, Nov. 8, at Pequot Lakes High School. Erin Bormett / Echo Journal
Calendar of events: Nov. 16-24, 2018
NOVEMBER 16-18 Pequot Lakes Community Theater: "Seussical," 7:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Pequot Lakes High School auditorium 16-18...
 community / events November 15, 2018 - 10:00am
Incumbent Manhattan Beach Mayor Paul Allen selects a card from a deck after his challenger, Kevin Larson, during the special tiebreaker council meeting Wednesday, Nov. 14, at Manhattan Beach City Hall. Erin Bormett / Echo Journal play button
Luck of the draw: Allen pulls out the win in Manhattan Beach
The nine of diamonds may not generally be considered a strong contender in a high card draw, but for incumbent Manhattan Beach Mayor Paul Allen,...
 News November 14, 2018 - 10:21pm
Letter to the Editor: Norgaard proud of time as mayor
I'd just like to thank everyone for the privilege of serving as your mayor for the past two years. My only regret is not being able to carry out the many exciting initiatives we now have underway. I have enjoyed serving as your mayor and have done my best to represent this community...
 opinion / letters November 15, 2018 - 5:30am
Looking Back - Nov. 15, 2018
40 years ago, Nov. 16, 1978 Thiede defeated Samuelson for District 13A Representative. (Photo) Although Halloween is over and Thanksgiving is around the corner, decorative reminders of fall keep us smiling as colder weather approaches. (Photo) "Big Boom at Castle Doom" to be performed...
 community / history November 15, 2018 - 3:30am

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