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Pequot Lakes students witness results of dangerous driving

Seniors and juniors were presented a mock crash on Thursday, April 27, before prom night

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UPDATED: Downtown Pequot Lakes duplex fire reported

Three residents evacuated from two units; Pequot Lakes and Nisswa firefighters respond

February 27, 2023 11:28 PM

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Three longtime Pequot Lakes city employees leave their posts

Zoning specialist and fire chief retire from those positions; police chief will become Crow Wing County sheriff

December 08, 2022 07:01 AM

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Longtime Pequot Lakes fire chief to retire

Tom Nelson has been chief for 19 years and firefighter for more than 25 years

November 10, 2022 05:01 AM

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Pequot Lakes Fire District warms up open house

Children ran an obstacle course and got hands-on practice in using a fire extinguisher

October 24, 2022 07:01 AM

By Travis G. Grimler

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Cottonwood fluff poses unprecedented fire danger

Nisswa fire chief says it burns faster than gasoline.

June 16, 2022 05:01 AM

By Travis G. Grimler

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Pequot Lakes Fire District seeks volunteer firefighters

There will be an informational meeting Wednesday, June 15, for those interested.

June 12, 2022 02:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

Pequot Lakes Legion meat raffle ticket drawn from firefighter helmet

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Pequot Lakes American Legion meat raffles benefit fire department for equipment

Legion to host an April Fools’ Day meat raffle Friday, April 1, with prizes, gag gifts and fire department swag

March 21, 2022 04:01 PM

By Pineandlakes Echo Journal

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Breezy Point City Council approves fire service agreement

The council now seeks a citizen for the joint powers board

March 15, 2022 05:01 AM

By Dan Determan

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Pequot Lakes, Breezy Point edge closer to forming fire district

Pequot Lakes City Council also discusses cooperative road project, Coleman Drive improvements

March 14, 2022 05:01 AM

By Nancy Vogt

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Breezy Point: Council votes to further explore joint powers fire deal with Pequot Lakes

Finalists chosen for administrator job

March 03, 2022 05:01 AM

By Dan Determan

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Three longtime Pequot Lakes firefighters retire

Council also accepts quote for the splash pad to be installed in Trailside Park; fundraising efforts continue

February 22, 2022 05:01 AM

By Nancy Vogt

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CHOICES: Pequot Lakes, Nisswa both have fire service proposals for Breezy Point

Breezy Point had concerns with its contract with Pequot Lakes so pursued potential negotiations with other area fire departments in recent months.

January 28, 2022 06:01 PM

By Nancy Vogt