LOCAL
Outdoors - Early fall
Time flies when you are having fun. It does not seem possible fall is rapidly approaching but I have been noticing more signs each day. Yesterday a flock of teal came wheeling in over the lake.
VFW POST 772
VFW begins restoration of veterans’ grave markers after reaching Phase I goal
In June, the Press-Citizen shared the story of Longville VFW Post 772’s effort to restore veteran grave markers that have slowly sunk into the ground after decades of frost, moisture and natural settling.
Tianna Women’s 9-hole golf league results
Today was our last scheduled league game! Summer has gone way too fast. Another beautiful day and we enjoyed a game where you choose 3 clubs, one of which was your putter and then played 9 holes with those three clubs only!
The MDA leads multifaceted efforts to slow the spread of EAB
Minnesotans continue to lead the fight against emerald ash borer (EAB). The invasive insect that tunnels into ash trees causing mortality was first discovered in Minnesota in 2009.
Scam calls ongoing - prevent yourself from being a victim
Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports recently in the past days that the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has received reports of fraud and scam phone calls and text messages in which the scammer has posed as a member of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
Two charged with arson in 2025 The Pub blaze
Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that, through the ongoing fire investigation being conducted by multiple agencies, arrest warrants have been issued for Kory Alvin Wagner, 52, of Hill City, and Heather Pero, 36, of Grand Rapids.
Remer Area Ambulance Service celebrates 50 year anniversary
Remer Area Ambulance Service (RAAS) invites the community to celebrate a very special milestone! There was a time when, if you had a medical emergency, you couldn’t simply call 911 and have a trained ambulance crew arrive at your door.
Pat Brundidge inducted into USBC Hall of Fame
Pat Brundidge, 98, was inducted into the Lakes Area USBC Bowling Association Hall of Fame on June 2, 2026, as a Pioneer in Bowling.
Looking Back - Do you remember when...
Information for 100, 75, 50 and 25 year news briefs was researched and gathered by Renee Geving and Cec McKeig from Cass County newspaper archives at the Cass County Historical Society.
Longbow Ladies golf
An early bird migration must be underway. There were four birdies recorded during the LongBow Ladies Golf League play on Wednesday, August 26.
Lions of 5M9 offer youth scholarship
The Lions Youth Outreach Scholarships are open to students who are in the last year of an accredited college 2-year program, the final two years of a degreed college program, or the final year of obtaining a graduate degree that leads to a career in working with youth.
LABOR DAY WEEKEND TRADITIONS CONTINUE
Boy River Hobo Day this Saturday
The annual Boy River Hobo Day returns this Saturday, September 5. It’s time to dig out your knapsack and hop the train over to Boy River for the celebration.
Hands helping Haiti: An invitation to learn about clean water
What does it mean to give someone the gift of clean water? Come hear how a remarkable grassroots effort is helping families in southeast Haiti gain access to this life-essential resource.
Small acts, big impact: How Faith in Action keeps Cass County connected
In rural Cass County, our greatest resource isn’t timber, water, or land—it’s our people.
