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Pages from the Past: July 1, 2026, Ozzie's Fishhouse, Pine River Bakery and a new water facility.

Frank Knutson, sold the Pine River Bakery to Mr. and Mrs. Leo Umhauer of Fergus Falls. (Headline) 'Lost" girl found in ...
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Baseball: Six Pine River-Backus baseball players earn Northland Conference honors

Out of 11 teams, six Pine River-Backus Tiger baseball players earned 2026 Northland Conference honors. Named All Conference were seniors Owen Dabill, Jonathan Shogren and Andrew Volk. Three athletes ...
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Pequot Lakes parade route will be the same as in past years

The Pequot Lakes Stars and Stripes Days parade will follow the same route as in past years, including on Front Street and Government Drive. The parade will not travel on Patriot Avenue. An alternate ...
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Pine River State Bank school supply drive runs through July

Pine River State Bank is accepting donations of money and school supplies through July. The bank has worked with local schools directly for many years with their annual supply drive. Donations can ...
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Celebrate the Fourth of July in Nisswa

The 17th annual Nisswa Firecracker Run will take place Saturday, July 4, starting at 8 a.m. on Main Street in Nisswa, offering a 5K, 10K and kids run. A crawfish boil and a free beer for participants ...