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Vol. CXXIX — No. 35  •  Misquah, Minnesota  •  The Chain of Lakes
Tuesday, September 1, 2026  •  Archive Edition
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The Blotter

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

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Selected from the week’s calls to the Sheriff’s northern substation and Misquah first responders. Names withheld where charges were not filed, which this week is everyone.

Tuesday, 9:47 p.m. Report of “a group still arguing in the city-hall parking lot.” Deputy located four adults discussing the county-road shoulder after the planning-board meeting. All four agreed they were arguing. No assistance requested.

Wednesday, 5:21 a.m. Report of livestock trailer lights on for an extended period east of town. Contact made. Vekved family departing for State Fair. Lights functioning as intended.

Friday, 2:06 p.m. Caller reported “too many cars at the library and people in the street.” Summer reading finale. Traffic redirected for twenty-three minutes. No violation. Deputy received ice cream.

Saturday, 8:42 p.m. Noise complaint, Second Avenue. Determined to be ordinary taproom noise within ordinance. Caller advised the brewery has been there seventeen days. Caller replied, “I know, I’m adjusting.”

Sunday, 12:17 p.m. Report of an unattended inflatable raft near Loon Ridge. Raft belonged to resort, had been removed from swimming area for season, and was secured. No rescue required.

Monday, 6:44 a.m. Goat reported near County 6. Gone on arrival. Fifteenth non-meeting. No carrot present.