Dan Determan
PAL Echo Journal
Minnesota, United States
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Ticket, lunch prices rising at Pequot Lakes Schools
Pequot Lakes students will again be charged for lunch, which has been free since the pandemic began → Read More
Pequot Lakes School classes to resume Tuesday after threats deemed not credible
After Pequot Lakes Schools closed on Monday, Dec. 13, over safety threats, classes will resume Tuesday with a two-hour delay → Read More
Pequot Lakes police, school district investigate knife incident, social media comments deemed threatening
Pequot Lakes Schools close Monday, Dec. 13, over safety threats → Read More
Breezy Point City Council approves 2022 budget, tax levy
City's tax rate is fourth lowest in Crow Wing County → Read More
Breezy Point City Council accepts administrator's resignation
In a written statement, Administrator/Clerk Patrick Wussow simply said he wants "to concentrate on personal projects that have been on the back burner." → Read More
Pequot Lakes schools relax mask mandate; staff use still required, students ‘strongly recommended’
Masks are still required for all staff members until 3:15 p.m., but masks are now “strongly recommended” for all students. → Read More
Pequot Lakes School Board closes open enrollment
A sharp increase in newly enrolled students has led the Pequot Lakes School Board to close open enrollment for the coming year. → Read More
Kids with cancer get the camping experience in Crosslake, Minnesota
Camp Knutson on the Whitefish Chain has long served campers with disabilities, but last week it catered to a new group with Camp Norden, a four-day camp for children affected by cancer. → Read More
Pequot Lakes: School board approves budget revisions
Pequot Lakes School Board approved revisions to the school district’s budget for fiscal year 2021, as well as a preliminary budget for 2022. → Read More
Pequot Lakes superintendent accepts Cook County job
Chris Lindholm will officially request his resignation - effective June 30 - in a special Pequot Lakes School board meeting Monday, May 24. → Read More
Breezy Point: City council listens to short-term rental input
The Breezy Point City Council took comments from the public regarding the city's proposed ordinance on vacation rentals by owner. → Read More
Pequot Lakes High School apprenticeship program celebrated
Pequot Lakes High School took some time to recognize some students paving their path into the workforce, as well as the local businesses helping them do it. → Read More
Breezy Point: Council discusses Shoreview Lane traffic issues
In its April meeting, the Breezy Point City Council held a lengthy discussion regarding traffic and parking issues along Shoreview Lane. → Read More
Boys Hockey: Lightning land in state tournament
The Northern Lakes Lightning traveled to Monticello for the Section 5-1A championship → Read More
One year of COVID-19: Northern Brainerd lakes area communities take the good with the bad
It has been a year since COVID-19 came to Minnesota, and community members are learning to make things work. → Read More
Pequot Lakes School Board approves tax abatement for parking project
In its regular meeting Monday, March 15, the Pequot Lakes School Board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution relating to property tax abatement for a parking lot improving project at Eagle View Elementary School. → Read More
Pequot Lakes, Pine River-Backus educators getting COVID-19 vaccinations
Pine River-Backus School District staff will begin getting shots Thursday, Feb. 4, and Pequot Lakes School District staff benefited from extra vaccines for 116 shots that were administered Thursday, Jan. 21. “Around the 11th of January, we were notified about a statewide effort, pushed by the Department of Health, to start vaccinating teachers on a pilot so they could work out the mechanics of… → Read More
Paras going above and beyond in difficult year
In a year marked with difficulty and uncertainly, Paraprofessional Recognition Week is giving school districts a reason to celebrate. → Read More
Cuyuna Lakes Ice Fishing Contest to be held virtually, Feb. 6
The Cuyuna Lakes Chamber's Ice Fishing Contest is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6 → Read More
Jaycees prepared for virtual extravaganza
The 2021 Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza will be different than any other year. → Read More