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Representing nearly 50 years of Crosslake police chiefs are John Backdahl (left), chief from 1969-99; Bob Hartman, chief from 1999-2017; and Erik Lee, who became chief Thursday, June 1, upon Hartman's retirement.
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Kathy Lee pins a police chief badge on her husband, Erik Lee, at a ceremony Wednesday, May 31, at Crosslake City Hall. Lee succeeded Bob Hartman as chief on Thursday, June 1.