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First to put name on ballot for November election Clear Lake Mayor Nelson P. Crabb has announced he will be seeking re-election this November.  Crabb, who has served as the community’s mayor for 12 years, said an opportunity to see some existing projects come to fruition and help lead some new ones played a factor…

Three persons will be vying for two seats on the Clear Lake School Board in the Sept. 12 school election. Chyrl Bergvig will be seeking her second term on the Board, while Anthony Brownlee and Rick Knudson are running for an elected position for the first time.  Mark Tesar, who served on the Board from…

by Alli Weaver At 11-years-old, Avah Hogg is jumping into the world of baking, and blowing away her family and friends with her quickly developing skills. “My family hates to bake, so whenever I wanted something, I’d have to bake it myself,” Avah said. After watching some cake decorating videos on YouTube, Avah decided that…

The Clear Lake Mirror-Reporter is giving away tickets to the 2017 Minnesota Renaissance Festival over the next few weeks. An advertisement in this week’s paper features a photo taken somewhere in the Clear Lake area. Correctly identify the location and return the entry to the Mirror-Reporter.  Limit two tickets per family.  Each ticket is valued…

(Above) John and Whitney Mixdorf with their daughters, Kinsey, and twins, Caroline and Cora, pose outside the South Shore Donut Co. food trailer, Donuts A Go-Go.  -Submitted photo By Ali Weaver If you’re looking for an excuse to eat desserts for breakfast, look no further. John and Whitney Mixdorf opened the South Shore Donut Co.…

By Alli Weaver In an age when few “summer cottages” dot the lakeshore, Pat Liddle Baehr proudly carries on a family summer tradition. Pat has been spending her summers at Clear Lake’s Outing Club for 80 years and has owned her own cottage for 39 years. Pat’s family roots in Clear Lake trace back to…