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Happy Dancing Turtle Summer Bingo Scavenger Hunt underway
All ages are invited to participate in Happy Dancing Turtle’s Summer Bingo Scavenger Hunt. The challenge is to take photos of items listed on the bingo card, then submit them online or via email.
Lakeside Concert Series in Hackensack
The Northwoods Arts Council’s Lakeside Concert Series continues Friday, July 31, with a performance by Dos Guys. The concert will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Birch Lake Park Pavilion in Hackensack.
Hackensack Lions Pancake Breakfast Aug. 2
The Hackensack Lions Club will host its monthly pancake breakfast on Sunday, Aug. 2, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Hackensack Community Building, located one block east of Highway 371 and south of the Do It Best Hardware Store.
Gazebo Concert Series to be held Aug. 2
The Community Church of Walker United Church of Christ will continue its Gazebo Concert Series, “Music Under the Pines,” with a performance by Momma Wags and Boomer—Kathy Wagner and Larry Kimball—along with special guest Charlie Wagner at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 2, at the church, located at the corner …
Deep Portage offers orienteering adventure
Deep Portage Learning Center will host its popular “Charlie to Base” orienteering program on July 30, with sessions from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 to 4 p.m.
Minnesota to pilot new kindergarten assessment this fall
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced that 70 schools from 45 districts and charter schools will partner with MDE this fall to pilot the Minnesota Kindergarten Fall Assessment (MnKFA), an observation-based approach designed to be embedded in everyday classroom experiences, such as communication, problem-solving and play.
Cass County HHVS launches annual School Supply Drive to support students
Cass County HHVS (Health, Human and Veterans Services) is proud to announce its 2026 School Supply Drive, running from July 6 through September 4.
Highway 6 construction between Outing and Remer begins Aug. 3
Construction on Highway 6 between Outing and Remer is scheduled to begin Aug. 3, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT).
Get The Lead Out competition at Lakers Lions Corn Feed
The Crooked Lake Township Lakes and Shores Committee together with Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Army Corps of Engineers will once again be hosting a Get The Lead Out competition at the Lakers Lions annual Corn Feed; Saturday, August 15 at the Pickled Loon Saloon in …
Immunization, Child and Teen Checkup, Family Planning Clinics and WIC Schedules
Cass County Health, Human & Veterans Services has announced their Immunization clinics, Child & Teen Checkup clinics, WIC and Family Planning clinics schedules for the month of August.
Bob Savre Senior Men’s Golf League Results
The Bob Savre Senior Men’s League had 51 golfers forming 13 teams show up to play the game of the day, using the Stableford scoring system at Longbow Golf Club.
Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest week 7
The gusting wind saw the contest without several of its canopies, and no Casting Contest this week. Still, 65 youth were there and caught nearly 4 to 1 fish to kid ratio.
