Nancy Vogt

Pequot Lakes

Editor at Pine and Lakes Echo Journal

Pineandlakes Echo Journal editor, covering news from Nisswa to Hackensack and Pequot Lakes to Crosslake. My dad calls me Scoop!

Articles

Eugene Franzwa

1 day ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough |Nancy Vogt

Eugene “Curley” Franzwa, age 91, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital, surrounded by family. Curley was born November 22, 1933, in St. Paul, Minnesota. From the age of five, he spent every summer working on his Uncle Johnny's farm. That time helped shape his strong work ethic and a willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need. After High school he was drafted into the Army and served in the Korean war.
Wiljo Tuomi, II

2 days ago | brainerddispatch.com | Terry McCollough |Nancy Vogt

Wiljo "Willie" Tuomi II, age 72, of Brainerd, passed away on June 3, 2025, leaving behind a trail of laughter, grease-stained blue jeans, fish tales, and the deep love of everyone lucky enough to know him. Born December 11, 1952, Willie was the oldest son of Wiljo and Phyllis Tuomi. He graduated from Brainerd High School in 1970. After high school, he went straight to work with his dad at Tuomi Construction, where he eventually took over the family business.
Lake Country Faces: Meat cutter eyes 60 years at Schaefer's Foods

1 week ago | brainerddispatch.com | Nancy Vogt

NISSWA โ Jack Hagerty wouldn't change a thing about his long career in the Schaefer's Foods meat department. In fact, his goal is to make it to year 60 at the grocery store that opened in Nisswa in 1964-65. "Next June!" said Hagerty, who is now 82 and started working in the store's meat department in June 1966.
Lake Country Faces: Meat cutter eyes 60 years at Schaefer's Foods

1 week ago | pineandlakes.com | Nancy Vogt

NISSWA — Jack Hagerty wouldn't change a thing about his long career in the Schaefer's Foods meat department. In fact, his goal is to make it to year 60 at the grocery store that opened in Nisswa in 1964-65. "Next June!" said Hagerty, who is now 82 and started working in the store's meat department in June 1966.
When should you dial 911?

1 week ago | pineandlakes.com | Nancy Vogt

PEQUOT LAKES — This isn't a story about when not to call 911, but rather about when you should dial the emergency number. The frustrating part for us is people not calling 911, or the nonemergency numbers, when they should. Mike Davis, Pequot Lakes police chief You may be surprised. "The frustrating part for us is people not calling 911, or the nonemergency numbers, when they should," Pequot Lakes Police Chief Mike Davis said in a June 12 interview.
Pequot Lakes Library Summer Reading Program offers new format, leader

2 weeks ago | pineandlakes.com | Nancy Vogt

PEQUOT LAKES — It's Full STEAM Ahead for the Pequot Lakes Community Library Summer Reading Program, featuring a new program leader and a new format. Nicky Hardy, library board president and volunteer, took over for Terri Grimes, the longtime program leader who retired. Hardy is excited for the program that kicks off Tuesday, June 10, running from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays through July 29 at Eagle View Elementary School. It's geared toward preschoolers through fourth graders.
Deputy clerk to join Lake Shore city staff

2 weeks ago | pineandlakes.com | Nancy Vogt

LAKE SHORE — A deputy clerk will begin work in Lake Shore on Monday, June 9, after the city council agreed to extend a job offer at their regular meeting Tuesday, May 27. The city received 13 completed applications for the position. The personnel committee of Mayor Andy Stewart, council members Wayne Anderson and Darcy Peterson, along with clerk/administrator Laura Fussy chose six to interview, though one didn't show. The committee's highest ranking candidate declined the position.
Library expansion discussions underway in Pequot Lakes

3 weeks ago | pineandlakes.com | Nancy Vogt

PEQUOT LAKES — Discussions have started regarding expanding the Pequot Lakes Community Library. Nancy Adams, Friends of the Library president, gave an update to the Pequot Lakes City Council at its regular meeting Monday, June 2, noting this is the library's 21st year in the city. "I think we all realize the library needs more space, the children's room especially," Adams said, urging council members to visit the library.
Minnesota 2025 Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is June 6-8

3 weeks ago | dl-online.com | Nancy Vogt

ST. PAUL – Minnesota’s Take a Kid Fishing Weekend begins Friday, June 6, and continues through Sunday, June 8. According to the Department of Natural Resources, Minnesota residents during Take a Kid Fishing Weekend can fish without licenses if they take children 15 or younger fishing. Casting a line is one way among many to enjoy Great Outdoors Month, in June. “Taking kids fishing is super fun,” Benji Kohn, volunteer mentor program coordinator with the Minnesota DNR, said in a statement.
Teri Hastings retires from public service after long tenure in Lake Shore

3 weeks ago | pineandlakes.com | Nancy Vogt

LAKE SHORE — A Hastings has worked at Lake Shore City Hall for the past 34 years, but that dynasty ends Wednesday, June 4, when Teri Hastings works her last day for the city. Hastings succeeded her husband, Pat, as the city's planning and zoning administrator in 1999 and added city administrator to her title in 2000. Pat had begun working for Lake Shore in summer 1991, the same time Teri joined Crosslake in planning and zoning.