Local graduate to take over director position Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 5:00 am, Apr. 8, 2021 ×
Pequot Lakes graduate Nichole Heinen was named Pequot Lakes Chamber director. Submitted photo. (April 2021)
Nichole Heinen is the new director of the Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce. Her tentative start date is in early June.
Heinen brings a wealth of management, communications and customer service experience with a national financial firm in Minneapolis. In 2020, she moved back to her hometown area of Pequot Lakes along with her husband, Cory.
Heinen said in a news release that she looks forward to serving the community, expanding area events and helping businesses succeed and grow.
A look back in history from past issues of the Lake Country Echo. Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 1:00 am, Jan. 15, 2021 ×
40 years ago, Jan. 15, 1981
Pleasant Acres owner Alan Gunsbury is awarded the outstanding individual achievement award at the Governor’s Tourism Conference in St. Paul.
Henrietta Greer is appointed to the Pequot Lakes City Council.
30 years ago, Jan. 17, 1991
Teri Seaman wins the Crosslake/ Ideal Lions drug prevention poster contest.
The Crosslake City council likely hits a new record with a five-hour council meeting, ending after midnight.
20 years ago, Jan. 18, 2001
Mayor Chris Robinson and council members Jim Erickson and Nadine Wittkopp are sworn in at the East Gull Lake meeting.