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Vol. CXXIII — No. 24  •  Misquah, Minnesota  •  The Chain of Lakes
Tuesday, June 16, 2026  •  One Dollar (Two if you take the crossword)
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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 1903.



Area Sheriff’s Office

The Blotter

Calls of the past week, lightly edited for length and not at all for drama, of which there was little.

Mon. 8:30 a.m. — Report of a vehicle parked “funny” outside the bank. Vehicle was parked fine. Caller advised.

Tues. 6:14 a.m. — Caller on Lake Road reported a loon “laughing at” her dog. No action taken. Loons cannot be reasoned with.

Wed. 11:40 a.m. — A canoe was reported missing from the public landing. Located across the bay, having drifted, and returned to its owner, who said he “figured.”

Thu. 3:05 p.m. — A juvenile was observed riding a bicycle with no hands on Second Avenue. The juvenile was admired and let be.

Fri. 9:02 p.m. — Noise complaint, Pelican Point. Determined to be frogs. Frogs advised.

Sat. 2:15 p.m. — Two green Silverados at Tim’s caused a brief mix-up, resolved without incident or apology.

Sat. 10:48 p.m. — Report of fireworks west of town. Determined to be the Hagens, early, as is their way. Pete was spoken to and was unrepentant.

Sun. 7:50 a.m. — A Hereford was reported in County Road 9. It belonged to no one in particular and left of its own accord.

Mon. 1:20 p.m. — A resident reported her neighbor’s sprinkler “aimed political.” Deputies found it aimed at the hostas. No further action.

Tues. 9:35 p.m. — Report of a bear at the dumpsters behind the Daybreak. Bear had moved on; the dumpsters had not.

Wed. 4:50 p.m. — A driver reported being “tailgated by a pontoon.” The pontoon was on a trailer and being towed by the same driver’s brother-in-law, who waved.

Thu. 7:15 a.m. — Lost wallet reported at the landing was found by the caller in the caller’s other pants, per a follow-up call.

Fri. 6:40 p.m. — A complaint about “somebody’s rooster” was traced to a phone left on a barnyard ringtone. The phone was silenced.

Sat. 11:05 a.m. — Two parties disputed the boundary of a fishing spot. The fish, deputies noted, observed no boundary, and the matter dissolved.