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Vol. CXXIX — No. 36  •  Misquah, Minnesota  •  The Chain of Lakes
Tuesday, September 8, 2026  •  September 8 Edition
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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 1897.



At press time74° · Big Pelican 64°One juvenile loon remainsGrouse opener Sat., Sept. 12Absentee voting opens Sept. 18Since Press Time →
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Since Press Time

Short verified updates between Tuesday editions. The next print paper remains the permanent weekly record.

Big Pelican: The remaining juvenile loon was still on the lake at first check. Greta Solberg’s notebook still has one line to write.

Pike football: Friday’s home opener against Hinckley remains scheduled for 7 p.m. The junior class says the pie table opens with the concession stand.

City Hall: Absentee-voting applications are available at the counter ahead of the Sept. 18 opening date.

Last updated Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at 4:05 p.m.