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š± Which Pequot Lakes leader just earned a Four Under 40 honor?
Pequot Lakes, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Pequot Lakes? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Which Pequot Lakes leader just earned a Four Under 40 honor?
- How Paul Bunyanās āwifeā helped put small Minnesota towns on maps
Today's riddle: What has a cap but no head? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 60 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 36.
- Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 60 and low of 49 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Brainerd Lakes Chamber announces 2026 Four Under 40 Award recipients (brainerddispatch.com) ā A Pequot Lakes community leader is among four young professionals honored in the Brainerd Lakes Chamberās 2026 Four Under 40 Awards. U.S. Army veteran and Cheeky Roots Farm owner Shawna Knutson is recognized for her service as First Vice Commander of the Pequot Lakes American Legion and her extensive volunteer work, alongside fellow honorees shaping the wider lakes-area community. 
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ā¢ Think you know Paul Bunyan? Only if you know his wife (bestofthemidwest.com) ā Pequot Lakes gets a fun shout-out in this deep dive into Paul Bunyan lore, highlighting the townās famous bobber and statue among Minnesotaās many giant roadside attractions. The story focuses on Hackensackās Lucette, Paulās fictional wife, tracing how her quirky statue, repairs, and a locally written musical helped build small-town tourism and community pride across the region. Ā Ā Ā
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š Events Nearby
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Drop-In Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st Street SE, Crosby
10:00 am -
Acrylic Painting Workshop with Sam Zimmerman
The Crossing Arts Alliance, 711 Laurel St, Brainerd
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Sunset at Manhatten Beach ā
Kicks the Art Place, 36066 County Road 66, Crosslake
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Tami + The Bachelor at Dockside Lounge ā
Dockside, Breezy Point Resort, Breezy Point
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Lutheran Church of the Cross - Nisswa ā
Nisswa MN -
Brunch On The Lake Cruise ā
Cragun's Resort, Golf & Conference, Brainerd
11:30 am -
Personnel Committee ā
Crow Wing County, MN Calendar, 326 Laurel St, Brainerd
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Drop-In Job Search Help
Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st Street SE, Crosby
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Sheriff's Sale - 1319 90th Ave, Fort Ripley ā
Crow Wing County, MN Calendar, 304 Laurel Street, Brainerd
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Halloween Signboard ā
Kicks the Art Place, 36066 County Road 66, Crosslake
1:00 pm -
2nd - 4th Grade After School Art Camp
The Crossing Arts Alliance, 711 Laurel St, Brainerd
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MHCA 2026 Annual Conference ā
Breezy Point Resort, Breezy Point
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Coyotes were going wild around 3am ...
sounded close to the old radio tower in that open field..We live by ice arena..our two cats were scared and hiding in the house...keep your petsā¦ (Nextdoor Buschmann)
- Breezy Point International Inc. posted a job opening for Chef/Cook - Antlers in Pequot Lakes. Apply here.
- Lake of the Woods Family of Resorts posted a job opening for Restaurant Expeditor in Nisswa. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pequot Lakes here.
š Nearby News
Breezy Point
- Police Blotter - Oct. 1 (brainerddispatch.com)
Pine River
- Pine River-Backus homecoming court named (pineandlakes.com)
- Happy Dancing Turtle Fall Bingo Scavenger Hunt Runs During October (pineconepresscitizen.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What has a cap but no head?" ā A bottle (Thank you Glo M. for sending it in!)
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