Pequot Lakes in Crow Wing County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Recognition and Fame for The Pequot Lakes Fire Tower
— Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park —
Photographed By McGhiever, November 25, 2023
1. Recognition and Fame for The Pequot Lakes Fire Tower Marker
On an early April morning in 1992, the last thing Caroline Monson expected to see as she climbed the Pequot Lakes Fire Tower to begin her fire-watching shift was a large black bear. The bear, which was being kept as a pet by Pequot Lakes Police Chief Mark Forsberg, had gotten out of its cage and wandered off that morning. "Sassy" the bear had climbed almost all the way up to the top of the tower when encountered by Ranger Monson. Chief Forsberg was out of town, so Lynn Forsberg was called, and she knew just what to do: she supplied DNR Conservation officer Dave Mick with marshmallows, so he could lure Sassy down and back to her cage.
The Pequot Lakes Fire Tower was listed on the National Historic Lookout Tower register in 1993.
Over the course of six decades, dedicated professionals from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources climbed the Pequot Lakes Fire Tower in their effort to protect the lives and property of residents and visitors to the Pequot Lakes area.
Erected by Crow Wing County, Minnesota.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1992.
Location. 46°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Minnesota's Most Devastating Wild Fires (here, next to this marker); Close to Home... Area Historic Wildfires (here, next to this marker); Prescribed Fire (here, next to this marker); Fire and Healthy Forests (here, next to this marker); Traditional Landscape (a few steps from this marker); Firefighting Heritage (a few steps from this marker); Don Nelson (a few steps from this marker); Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pequot Lakes.
Photographed By McGhiever, November 25, 2023
2. Recognition and Fame for The Pequot Lakes Fire Tower Marker (far right)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2023, by McGhiever of Minneapolis, Minnesota. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
