Pine and Lakes Echo Journal

3 days ago | pineandlakes.com | Jesse Grabow

Question: Are trailer hitch load extenders legal? Occasionally I haul some lumber that sticks out beyond my tailgate and would like to know if I can use this. Answer: Yes you can. Note that when the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle there are some requirements. At the extreme rear end of such load a red, yellow or orange flag or cloth not less than 16 inches square shall be displayed.

5 days ago | pineandlakes.com | Jess Myers |John Shipley

LAS VEGAS – Even for a grizzled veteran like Wild defenseman Zach Bogosian, who has been in the NHL for 17 seasons and has a Stanley Cup title on his resume, standing in front of a backdrop that features the Stanley Cup logo as he talked to reporters in a Nevada suburb had a different feel. “This is why we play hockey,” Bogosian said of the playoffs.

5 days ago | pineandlakes.com | Tom Fraki

PEQUOT LAKES — Pequot Lakes School Board member Tracy Wallin announced her resignation from the board effective April 15. Wallin, who served on the board since January 2019, said at the regular meeting Monday, April 14, that the decision came after evaluating the need to focus on her health and family. “I want to begin by saying how deeply inspired I’ve been by the unwavering dedication, resilience and compassion our educators and staff bring to their work each and every day.

6 days ago | pineandlakes.com | Tom Fraki

The memorial service celebrating the life of Leona Johnson of Wadena will be held at 11:00a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena, with Pastor Nate Loer presiding.   Family and friends may gather at the church on Tuesday from 9:30a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Wadena Cemetery, Wadena, MN. Leona “Lee”, age 95, passed away with family by her side at The Meadows of Wadena on April 10, 2025, with compassionate care by the staff and Vivie Hospice.

6 days ago | pineandlakes.com | Tom Fraki

BREEZY POINT — The Breezy Point City Council agreed to set a special meeting for 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 28, to select applicants to interview in its search for a permanent city administrator. Interim City Administrator Jerry Bohnsack said that as of Monday, April 7, when the council held its regular meeting, the city had received 11 applications plus three to four additional applications that he had heard of that day.