A look back in history from past issues of the Lake Country Echo. Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 10:00 am, Feb. 19, 2021 ×
Holly Sergent is crowned Miss Nisswa during an unseasonably warm Nisswa Winter Jubilee.
Carl E. Wallin of Pequot Lakes had the catch of the week, spearing a 16-pound, 8-ounce northern pike on Cullen Lake.
30 years ago, Feb. 21, 1991
The Nisswa Winter Jubilee top prize for snow sculptures went to a giant lobster sculpted by Joe Ganley, and Larry Parker repeated as champion of the wood-splitting contest.
20 years ago, Feb. 22, 2001
The Revolution Dance Team heads to state for the second consecutive year, winning the Section 3A title in both Jazz and High Kick.
A look back in history from past issues of the Lake Country Echo Written By: PineandLakes Echo Journal | 10:00 am, Dec. 11, 2020 ×
40 years ago, Dec. 11, 1980
Holly Sergent is honored as Pequot Lakes High School’s Outstanding Business Student of the quarter.
As a member of the College of St. Catherine junior volleyball team, Elizabeth Brine of Crosslake helps the team to an 11-3 record.
30 years ago, Dec. 13, 1990
Tom and Sue Thurlow close the Thurlow Hardware Store in Nisswa after 65 years in business.
Steve Rudek is named Chief of the Breezy Point Police Department.
20 years ago, Dec. 14, 2000
Dennis Misener, Donna Good and mayor Jack Schmidt retire from the Pequot Lakes City Council.