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🌱 How two former rivals came to lead Pine River-Backus graduation

Pine River, Minnesota Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How two former rivals came to lead Pine River-Backus graduation

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: A couple of showers, temps: high: 80, low: 57.
  • Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Former rivals represent Pine River-Backus Class of 2026 at ceremony (pineandlakes.com) — Pine River-Backus High School just sent off its Class of 2026, highlighting how former academic rivals-turned-friends valedictorian River Crawford and salutatorian Ella Dahl now represent cooperation and growth. Seventy-six graduates were honored with scholarships, music performances, and heartfelt speeches from faculty and school leaders celebrating their character, achievements, and future plans.
   

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Pequot Lakes

  • Boys' Golf: Pequot Lakes is in fourth after opening round (pineandlakes.com)
  • Orators sought for July 4 event in Pequot Lakes (pineandlakes.com)
  • Lake Country Faces: Pequot Lakes teacher says farewell after 43-year career (pineandlakes.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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