40 years ago, Aug. 6, 1981
Marv Richmond of Pequot Lakes wins the Senior Men’s Division title at the World Horseshoe Tournament in Genola. The 73-year-old was also a world champion in 1977.
The Pequot Lakes High School marching band performs at Valleyfair.
30 years ago, Aug. 8, 1991
A ribbon-cutting ceremony formally opens the Nisswa Lions Community Center to the public.
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Dan Rolfes finishes first in the annual Crosslake 10K Dam Run.
20 years ago, Aug. 9, 2001
Pequot Lakes DNR Forestry office manager Cynthia Johnson is named Employee of the Quarter.
Merle Ihne III succeeded Brian Wallin as the director for the lakes area’s Monday Night Traveling Golf League.
10 years ago, Aug. 4, 2011
The Bodin family of Red Lake celebrates its 50th summer at Edgewild Resort in Fifty Lakes.
The Crosslake Community School archery team qualifies for a national tournament in Louisville, Kentucky, after finishing seventh in the state.
- Compiled by Dan Determan, Staff Writer
