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.