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An unusually large number of people attended the Monday, May 3, 2021, Backus City Council meeting to attempt to resolve a disagreement with a resort that started in November 2020.

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Backus: Residents, resort owner appear to reach a balance

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Pequot Lakes Knowledge Bowl team is 23rd at state

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Brainerd: Native American culture reflected in new name of performing arts center

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Brainerd High School seniors Jay Petrie (left) and Nolan Reynolds. Submitted photos

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Chris Wohlers, owners of Chris' Ideal Sharpening, hones lawn mower blades on a grinder at his shop at 3874 Sixteenth Street, situated between Backus and Pine River. Describing it as a specialized, somewhat dying artform, Wohlers' sharpening operation has been able to weather the upheaval of 2020 relatively well and enjoys robust business on a daily basis. Denton Newman Jr. / Brainerd Dispatch

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Small Business Spotlight: Chris’ Ideal Sharpening hones cutting-edge craft

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Boat burns at Clamshell Lake boat landing

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The Minnesota Blue Ox of the United States Premier Hockey League recently announced the signing of Josef Slepica of Deerwood for the 2021-21 season. Slepica attended Pequot Lakes High School and played previously for the Northern Lakes Lightning and Breezy Point North Stars. Slepica spent the past season at TRC hockey academy in Brantford, Ontario, in a 10-month program that includes education, on- and off-ice training, team development and mental training. The Blue Ox are co-owned by former Minnesota Wild head coach, Bruce Boudreau and have qualified for National Championships two out of the past four years. Submitted Photo

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Central Lakes Thunder 1st in MYAS tourney

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Golf League Results: May 5, 2021

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Rebecca “Becca” Dufner (left), president , and Ariel Riemer (pronounced “REEM-er”), director of operations, of 1881 Extraction LLC, of Hillsboro, N.D. The company uses pressurized carbon dioxide to extract certified, organic cannabidiol (CBD) crude oil from hemp “biomass.” Becca’s arm rests on one of two “vessels” in the company’s extraction. Photo taken April 6, 2021, at Hillsboro, N.D. Mikkel Pates / Agweek

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CBD oil processor offers THC ‘remediation,’ but regulators urge caution

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The pigs are back in town for young farmers in Houston County, Minnesota

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Photos: That Minnesota home with the caves? Real estate agents hosted an open house

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Crosslake Ideal Lions to hold flea market May 15

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Calendar: May 13-16, 2021

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Backus American Legion Auxiliary offers plants with Mother's Day Breakfast on May 9

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, spoke to President Joe Biden, national health officials and fellow governors about the state's approach to COVID-19 vaccination during a virtual meeting.

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'We will be there': Minnesota governor tells President Biden that state is on track to vaccinate 70% by July

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Backus: Residents, resort owner appear to reach a balance

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Minnesota police groups say they're working on accountability, voice concerns at the Capitol

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The Pequot Lakes knowledge bowl finished 23rd at the state meet, competing virtually. Submitted Photo

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Pequot Lakes Knowledge Bowl team is 23rd at state

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Surprised Nikki Stark named PL Teacher of the Year

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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, spoke to President Joe Biden, national health officials and fellow governors about the state's approach to COVID-19 vaccination during a virtual meeting.

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'We will be there': Minnesota governor tells President Biden that state is on track to vaccinate 70% by July

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CO Reports: Spring turkey hunters having limited success

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Crosslake Ideal Lions to hold flea market May 15

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Lake of the Woods again will be a popular destination for this year's Minnesota Fishing Opener, but the Rainy River may still come into play, as well, depending on how many of walleyes that spawn in the river have trickled back to the lake. Saturday, May 15, is opening day. (Photo/ Brad Dokken, Grand Forks Herald)

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Fishing outlook favorable across northwest Minnesota going into May 15 walleye opener

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CO Reports: Spring turkey hunters having limited success

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Faith: Someone is praying for you

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Melissa Phelps grew up in a desert town, but now she finds herself in Crosslake. Travis Grimler / Echo Journal

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Lake Country Faces: Here's how a natural resources officer came to Crosslake from California

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Lake Country Faces: Pine River-Backus student Avery Trout recognized for her caring nature

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