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From left, Grace Lee, Sarah Beavans and Patricia Harris painted a flag pole on County Road 66 in Crosslake as part of PLHS' Day of Caring Thursday, May 9. Photo by Kate Perkins

PLHS students undertake chores on Day of Caring 

Pequot Lakes High School students were determined to show lakes area taxpayers that they appreciate the improvements being made to their school, so the participated in a Day of Caring on Thursday, May 9.

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Brainerd lakes area to host 2014 Governor's Fishing Opener

While stingy ice continued to cling to area lakes earlier this week, thoughts already turned to the 2014 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener that will be on Gull Lake.
Nancy Vogt

Navigating Nisswa through Highway 371 road construction

Slow down and pay attention to road signs. And be assured you can find your way into downtown Nisswa to stores, restaurants and other businesses. That’s the message to both permanent and seasonal residents maneuvering...
Nancy Vogt

Brainerd lakes area to host 2014 Governor's Fishing Opener

Brainerd lakes area to host 2014 Governor’s Fishing Opener Grand View Lodge on Gull Lake to serve as event headquarters BY NANCY VOGT Editor While stingy ice continued to cling to area lakes earlier this...

ALC teacher retires, but will return to sub

Trudy Jurchen taught traditional classes long before coming to the Pine River-Backus Alternative Learning Center (ALC), but it was here that she found her calling.
Travis Grimler

PR-B students help prepare park bathroom structure for paint

The Pine River Area Foundation (PRAF) would like to thank the following Pine River-Backus High School students for helping clean and scrape the Dam Park bathroom structure this past Saturday: Troy Fetter, Zach Struss, Henry Krecklau,...

End of School Party May 29 at Warehouse

An End of School Party for students finishing fourth-12th grades will be held from 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, at the Warehouse. There will be games, prizes, food and loads of fun. There is no cost to attend.

Tiger Ticket winners

SUBMITTED PHOTOS Abby Robison, Paige Thompson and Miles DeSanto got to use a principal's or teacher's chair for the day. Damian Uselman and Keenan Dahl (not pictured) won a free cookie from the a la carte line.

Local legislators hold differing views, but agree discussion was respectful

BY TRAVIS GRIMLER Staff Writer A bill in support of same-sex marriage passed in the state House of Representatives with a vote of 75-59 and the state Senate with a vote of 37-30. Gov.
Travis Grimler

Pine River State Bank to host free community Shred Day

Pine River State Bank will have a free Community Shred Day from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 30, at the bank in Pine River.

Self-defense class for women offered in Crosslake

Sponsored by Ultimate Martial Arts and Crosslake Christian, Rob Nelson, 6th-degree black belt, will conduct a self-defense class for women at 1 p.m.

PR-B Area Relay For Life planning meeting set May 21

The next planning and team captain meeting for the 10th anniversary of the Pine River-Backus Area Relay For Life will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at The Warehouse in Pine River.

Secondary living quarters ordinance meets more issues

The Crosslake City Council has been wrestling with an ordinance to allow secondary living quarters above garages in the city for almost a year, and that wrestling continued at the council's monthly meeting Monday, May 13.
Kate Perkins

Who should pay for sidewalks?

Last month the Crosslake City Council approved a plan for the city to pay for sidewalks leading from the edge of the Pine Peaks property on Swann Drive to Crosslake Town Square. An email to the council, however, challenged who should pay...
Kate Perkins

Number of firework donations down

Crosslake Fireworks Committee member Pat Netko told the Crosslake City Council on Monday, May 13, that the number of donations the committee is receiving for fireworks is down from last year.
Kate Perkins

Mother and son share inspiration for scared families

When Joel Soukup and his family were battling bone cancer, there was no book to tell them what to expect or what to do. Now, thanks to Joel and his mother, Kathy, that is no longer true.
Travis Grimler

Chamber awards Chuck Nelson with Distinguished Service Award

Chuck Nelson, president, CEO and majority owner of Pine River State Bank, was honored with the Pine River Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished Service Award on Monday, May 13.
Travis Grimler

Pequot Lakes buys Trailside Park from DNR

The Pequot Lakes City Council agreed Tuesday, May 7, to buy Trailside Park in the center of town from the DNR for $3,547.52, which includes recording the property and drawing up the deed.
Nancy Vogt

One transportation service ending, another taking its place

The senior van, a transportation service provided by Pequot Lakes Community Education for the past 30 years, will conclude its service at the end of June. Concerned residents should know there is an alternative for their transportation...
Travis Grimler

Expect Highway 371 lane shifts, closures in Nisswa

Motorists travelling Highway 371 in Nisswa will encounter lane shifts and short traffic interruptions on local streets after work began Monday, May 13. Traffic changes include.

Blood drive planned May 22 in Emily

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 22, at Emily City Hall. To make an appointment or for more information, call 800-733-2767 or visit redcrossblood.org. Or call Kathy Harvet at 218-763-2536.

Mail carriers collect for food shelf

Blue bags full of food donations sat alongside mailboxes Saturday, May 11, and were collected by mail carriers across the country, including the Nisswa and Pequot Lakes rural mail carriers.
Kate Perkins

Nisswa to build joint chamber building/restrooms downtown

The Nisswa City Council decided unanimously Tuesday night, May 7, that it will move forward with an abatement bond not to exceed $760,000 to fund a chamber of commerce welcome center and public restrooms in downtown Nisswa, as well as...
Kate Perkins

City hires finance director/treasurer

The Crosslake City Council decided Monday night, May 13, that Michael Lyonais will join Crosslake city administrative staff as finance director/treasurer, beginning at a rate of $70,000 a year.
Kate Perkins

Beware the crawling freckle

The first report of a black-legged tick (deer tick) out and feeding in Minnesota this year came April 6, said David Neitzel, a specialist on tick- and mosquito-borne illnesses for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).
Kate Perkins

Brainerd lakes area to host 2014 Governor's Fishing Opener

While stingy ice continued to cling to area lakes earlier this week, thoughts already turned to the 2014 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener that will be on Gull Lake.
Nancy Vogt

Evan Lindquist Memorial 5K, 2-mile run/walk set May 18

The second running of the Evan Lindquist Memorial 5K and 2-mile run/walk will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 18, on the Paul Bunyan Trail beginning at the Pine River Information Center.

Trial date set in Huesmann murder case

A jury trial has been set for 9 a.m. Dec. 9 for Dane Joseph Riley, 29, the man charged with the murder of Mark Andrew Huesmann of Pine River.

Local legislators stand on opposing sides of historic bill

A bill in support of same sex marriage passed in the state House of Representatives with a vote of 75-59 and the state Senate with a vote of 37-30, and Gov. Mark Dayton was to sign the bill Tuesday, May 14. The law would become effective...
Travis Grimler

Hobby beekeepers gather in drones in Hackensack

Following a late season snow and cold weather, many hobby beekeepers found themselves at Mann Lake Ltd. in Hackensack on Saturday, May 11, waiting to collect new bee colonies for the summer.
Travis Grimler

Fishing opener success mostly in moving water

Bait shops and resorts in the area suffered thanks to ice and cold winds during the 2013 walleye and northern pike fishing opener last weekend. Anglers willing to brave difficult weather conditions Saturday, May 11, saw very little success.
Travis Grimler

'Girl Rising' to be screened at Sunset Cinena

A screening of "Girl Rising" will take place at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, at Sunset Cinema in Jenkins. "Girl Rising" is at the center of 10X10, a global campaign to educate and empower girls around the world.

Crosslake School to host Evening of Education

Crosslake Community School will host its second annual Evening of Education fundraiser on Thursday, May 16, at Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m.

Student News

Crown College Taylor Campbell, an intercultural studies major and resident of Pequot Lakes, was among more than 150 undergraduate students from Crown College in St. Bonifacius who made the spring dean's list.

Pequot Lakes Schools to host curriculum advisory meeting

The Curriculum Advisory Committee of the Pequot Lakes School District will meet at 5:30 p.m. Monday, May 20, in the high school Gathering Room (#303).

Summer Fun with Friends preschool class offered

A Summer Fun with Friends preschool class for ages 3-5 will be offered in two sessions this summer. Your child will enjoy a variety of fun, developmentally appropriate activities in this drop-off preschool class.

Youth driver's education class scheduled

Students who will be 15 by Sept. 1, 2013, can register for the state-mandated 30 hours of classroom instruction for a driver's permit. This class will be held from 8:30-11:30 a.m. May 28-31 and June 3-7 at Pequot Lakes High School.

Nisswa becomes home to new stores

At least two new retail stores are open in downtown Nisswa, and a Pine River barbecue restaurant will serve food from a site off County Road 77. Lazy One, Etc. Brett and Heidi Behnken of Elk River opened Lazy One, Etc.
Nancy Vogt

Annual Business Excellence Award honors entrepreneurial spirit

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber is accepting nominations for the 2013 Business Excellence Award. This program, presented by DE Media, is designed to recognize area businesses for their entrepreneurial spirit and business accomplishments.

Going into Business for Yourself class offered

A Going into Business for Yourself class will be offered from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, June 6, at Central Lakes College in Brainerd.

Lakewood Health System medical director presents at CHUG conference

Medical and support staff from Lakewood Health System in Staples attended the annual Centricity Healthcare User Group (CHUG) conference in Washington, D.C., from April 12-13. Medical director Dr. John Halfen, Dr.

Essentia Health-SJMC nurse receives Educator of the Year Award

A registered nurse at Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center has received the highest academic honor to come from the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.

SWCD board to meet Friday

SWCD board to meet Friday The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) board of supervisors' Personnel Committee will hold a special meeting at noon Friday, May 17, in the Crow Wing County Land Services Conference Room at 322...

Swimming lessons offered

Swimming lessons for ages 9 months and up will be offered Mondays and Wednesdays, June 3, 5, 10, 12 and 17. These lessons are held during the day at the AmericInn Pool in Pequot Lakes/Jenkins. Class times vary depending on swim level.

Safety Kids for ages 4-6 offered May 28-31

Safety Kids for children ages 4-6 will be offered from 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday-Friday, May 28-31, at the Trailside Center at Pequot Lakes Baptist Church.

PLHS students undertake chores on Day of Caring

Pequot Lakes High School students were determined to show lakes area taxpayers that they appreciate the improvements being made to their school, so the participated in a Day of Caring on Thursday, May 9.
Nancy Vogt and Kate Perkins
The Minnesota Legislature voted to legalize civil gay marriages. What do you think?
I oppose this idea
67%
I favor this idea
29%
I am indifferent
5%
Total votes: 42

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