50 years ago, Oct. 19, 1972
Dave Morgan and Janice Anderson are crowned Backus’ homecoming king and queen.
Construction on a new bus garage and automotive shop building is underway for the Pequot Lakes School District.
40 years ago, Oct. 21, 1982
Ad: Martinson’s Pequot Bakery and Deli: 8-inch banana cakes, $1.39. Punniki rye bread, 65 cents.
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Crosslake hosts an open forum for council candidates Jeanne Baardson, Robert Allen and Orval Nelson, along with mayoral candidates Fred Bieber and Kurt Anderson.
25 years ago, Oct. 23, 1997
Bonnie Botteneau Kile is appointed to the vacant seat on the Emily City Council.
Bernice Hinke is named Nisswa’s Citizen of the Year.
10 years ago, Oct. 18, 2012
The Pequot Lakes volleyball team wins its seventh consecutive match, topping Crosby-Ironton 3-1.
The U.S. Marine Corps’ 237th birthday is celebrated at the Nisswa American Legion.
- Compiled by Dan Determan, Staff Writer