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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.



What’s On Around Town

The Calendar

If it isn’t here, it’s either at the church or at the lake, and probably both. Add an event →

Wed
Jun 17
VFW Pancake Breakfast — 7 to 10 a.m., VFW Hall. All you can eat; 38 folding chairs available, the other three still a project.
Thu
Jun 18
School Board Meeting — 7 p.m., Lakeside High. Bus-garage roof, lunch contract, and the gym clock, now fixed.
Fri
Jun 19
Friday Fish Fry — 5 to 8 p.m., Knute’s Tap. Walleye if Vern shares; otherwise pollock, and we’ll be polite.
Sat
Jun 20
Pike Softball at Pelican Rapids — 1 p.m. Bus leaves the school at 11:30 and will not wait.
Sat
Jun 20
Services for Doris Knutson — 11 a.m., First Lutheran. Lunch in the basement to follow.
Sun
Jun 21
Strawberry Social — 2 to 4 p.m., First Lutheran. Free-will offering toward the basement roof, year fourteen.
Mon
Jun 22
Chain of Lakes Loon Count — dawn, all landings. Volunteers count loons; loons decline to be counted.
Tue
Jun 24
Legion vs Two Rivers — 7 p.m., Legion field. Lone light tower permitting.
Mon
Jul 14
Public Hearing: the Fourth Stop Sign — 7 p.m., City Hall. The subcommittee reports, fourth member or no.
Fri
Jul 4
Independence Day on Big Pelican — parade at 10, fireworks at dusk. Geese have not been consulted.