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Sweetheart Days returns with weeklong celebration in Hackensack
If you thought the celebrations ended with the Fourth of July, think again. Hackensack’s annual Sweetheart Days returns July 8-14, bringing a full week of family activities, entertainment, competitions, food and community fun.
TIME TO GO ‘SQUATCHING
Remer’s tenth annual Bigfoot Days July 10 and 11
The legend of Bigfoot has been roaming the Northwoods for nearly 60 years, and since 2016, Remer has proudly embraced its title as the Home of Bigfoot. Whether you’re convinced Sasquatch is lurking in the pines or simply looking for a weekend of family fun, the tenth annual Bigfoot Days …
Longville Library hosts quilt workshop July 15
The Margaret Welch Memorial Library is excited to host a Barnquilt Workshop at the Longville Library on Wednesday, July 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the new library program room.
Outdoors - Barn Swallows
We have a walk out basement on the west side of our house. The porch on the main floor extends around making shade over the basement patio. For some reason, barn swallows have decided the support beams for the porch are ideal places to build their mud nests and raise …
Turtle-powered excitement
The turtles won the hearts of a packed crowd in Longville this week with a whopping 535 racers! Week 4 of the Longville turtle races brought warm sunshine, fast racing, and another bustling afternoon that proved once again that reptiles are the true elite athletes of our time.
Gazebo Concert Series to be held July 12
The Community Church of Walker United Church of Christ will continue its Gazebo Concert Series, “Music Under the Pines,” with a performance by Deb and Steve Harley from 7 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, at the church, located at the corner of Highway 371 and Tianna Drive in …
Get back to the ‘80’s with Josh Duffee on July 10
Listen up, dudes and dudettes! For several years the Northwoods Arts Council (NAC) sponsored a popular 2-day music festival starring Josh Duffee and his Big Band, where we enjoyed his world-renowned jazz drumming.
Lakeside Concert Series in Hackensack
The Northwoods Arts Council’s Lakeside Concert Series kicks off Sweetheart Days Friday, July 10, with a performance by Josh Duffee.
Sandy Johnson Featured Artist at The Hackensack Hub
The Hackensack Hub is pleased to announce a new featured artist, Sandy Johnson, whose work will be showcased at The Hub beginning this July.
Minnesota moose population remains relatively stable
The most recent Minnesota moose population estimate is approximately 4,470 animals, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 2026 population survey.
YAH Club Game Results
The Longville Young At Heart Senior Club host Hand and Foot every Tuesday at 11 a.m.; cribbage every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and 500 on the second, third and fourth Thursday of each month.
Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest week 4
Well, after the rain of last week, we had a very sunny day on the dock. The winds were gusting, but the temps were nice. Unfortunately, the fish were not biting much, except for Blake C. who caught 44 of the 118 fish total today.
Gazebo Concert Series to be held July 5
The Community Church of Walker United Church of Christ has been hosting their Gazebo Concert Series throughout the summer with the theme, “Music Under the Pines.”
