Tom Fraki is a news reporter for the Pineandlakes Echo Journal, covering news in Crosslake, Breezy Point and Pequot Lakes. He reports on Crosslake and Breezy Point city councils, as well as the Pequot Lakes School Board. He also writes a personal column called Tom’s Take where he writes stories about himself and life in the lakes area. Contact him at tom.fraki@pineandlakes.com or 218-855-5863 (be sure to leave a message).