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Vol. CXXIX — No. 18 • Misquah, Minnesota • The Chain of Lakes

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 • Archive Edition

The Voice of the Chain of Lakes

The Misquah Pilot-Independent

“Where the coffee’s hot, the lakes are cold, and all the children are above average.” — Serving the Chain since 1897.

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Puzzles

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Fishing Opener Preview · Full weekly section page with current issue material, standing notices, and back-page items.

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Puzzle Page

Misquah Mini Crossword

Opener Morning Mini

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1. Bait that earns strong opinions
4. Breakfast site at 4:30 a.m.
6. What every walleye becomes by noon

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2. Thermos contents
3. Thing checked mostly on trailers
5. Lake with the public landing
7. First stop before the landing
8. What not to block at the landing

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Lake Trivia

This Week’s Question

Which lake is listed as “Weedy & Quiet” on the Pilot-Independent map?

Answer

Mud Lake.