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Cast for ‘Footloose’ announced at Pequot Lakes Community Theater
PEQUOT LAKES — The cast for Pequot Lakes Community Theatre roles in “Footloose!” has been announced. The production will be staged in the Pequot Lakes High School Theater. Performances are June 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. and June 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. With dynamic new songs and the powerhouse hits from its bestselling, Oscar-nominated score, “Footloose!” celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening...
Tianna Tee Time
18-Hole League by Bonnie Franke and Joyce Schuette In our third week of 18 Hole League play, we were still dressed for winter! There were 17 signed up, however, by tee time, there were 12. The game of the day was “ONES.” The nine holes that begin with one of the letters in “ONES” were...
The old and the new
A couple week ago we talked about the many very positive comments and a few negative comments we have received during eight years of writing this “The old and the new” column. Today, I received another positive comment! The writer was appreciative of the column, however, his comment was also very frustrating! It was a telephone call from Tom Cox, who serves on the Ten Mile Lake Historical Committee. Tom said he had read one of “The old and the new” columns that featured the...
‘Let’s Go Fishing’ Looking for Volunteers in Brainerd Lakes Area
The Brainerd Lakes Area chapter of Let’s Go Fishing held a fish fry at Camp Confidence last month in East Gull Lake to try and sign up more volunteers. Let’s Go Fishing is an organization with 15 chapters across Minnesota and Wisconsin. They offer free fishing and boating excursions to area seniors, veterans, disabled people, and youth.
Royals softball team beats Pillager in last home game
The Royalton Royals softball team had a successful last home game of the season, Tuesday, May 14, beating Pillager 6-4. Pillager scored two runs at the top of the first inning. The Royals answered with a two-base hit from Libby Yourczek, sending Maddison Albright to home plate. In the next play, Brooke Wenner had a base hit, allowing Yourczek to run home and tie the game. Emily Block had grounded out in the third inning, giving the Royals a 3-2 lead. ...
Mike Randolph named head coach at Northern Lakes High School
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - Mike Randolph still has one more chance at history. After three seasons at St. Thomas Academy, Randolph, who also previously coached at Duluth East from 1988-2021, has landed a new job as the head coach of the Northern Lakes high school boys hockey team.
This Week in History
10 years ago... With less than 28 hours to spare until fishing opener, the last ice went out May 8 on Leech Lake. Thursday afternoon, DNR Fisheries declared the ice was out. However, The P-I’s intrepid observer spotted one last ice floe (a whole floe, not just chunks or slush) holding on stubbornly to city pier. Just before dusk, the floe disappeared and the ice was officially out! ...
Camp Confidence Lions Club’s Spring Formal a Roaring Success
The Camp Confidence Lions Club held their Spring Formal dance Monday night at Cragun’s Legacy Golf Course in East Gull Lake. Adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities attended the dance with the sole intention of having the time of their lives. Just like all of their dances, the Camp...
Walker Council hears about Bassmaster Open Fishing coming to Leech Lake Aug. 21-24
A Bassmaster Open event will be held on Leech Lake this summer and is expected to attract several thousand people. Andrew Arnold of Reed’s Family Outdoor Outfitters and Cindy Wannarka of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce attended the May 6 Walker Council meeting to discuss the event that will be held Aug. 21-24. “We’re laying the seed for when the Chamber comes to ask for street closures in...
‘Cougar’ rescued, now back home in Sartell
At long last, Cougar the Cat is back where he belongs, at his home in Sartell with his human family, David Eckhof and Lisa Vollbrecht. Cougar is one of 104 cats rescued one day in early April from a house in Crosby, a small town in Crow Wing County. Police in Crosby were informed of cruelty and animal neglect at the house. When they investigated, the cats were removed, with help from the Minnesota Federated Humane Societies. The MFHS then contacted animal shelters throughout the state to find out which, if any, could accommodate so many cats in desperate need of help. Eleven of the cats were in such dire condition, they had to be euthanized.
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