LOCAL
NTC announces 2026 spring Dean’s List
Maria Swankier, a student at Northwest Technical College from Remer, has earned Dean’s List honors at NTC for the spring 2026 semester.
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 July. The schedule includes:
BSU Spring 2026 Dean’s & President’s Lists
Ayla Richards from Backus earned President’s Honor Roll from Bemidji State University in Bemidji at the conclusion of the Spring 2026 semester.
Check for invasive species before buying or selling docks, lifts, boats or other water equipment
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds people to check boats and trailers, docks and boat lifts, and all other water-related equipment for aquatic invasive species, especially when buying or selling used equipment.
Walker Bay Theater announces full summer and fall schedule
The 2026 season at Walker Bay Theater continues to gain momentum, with additional productions and special events being added to an already busy schedule.
Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest week 3
What do Tuesdays and rain have in common in Hackensack, MN? Not much really. We are rarely rained out, and today was no exception.
Children’s author Sarah Carlson story time at the Longville Library
The Margaret Welch Memorial Library in Longville will be hosting children’s author Sarah Carlson, author of the Chloe series on Thursday July 2nd at 10:30 am. Carlson will be presenting a special storytime reading of her Chloe books along with an activity and snack.
LaWOT donates to food shelf
The Longville Area Women of Today recently donated $1,200 to the Longville Area Food Shelf. Funds were raised through the organization’s various community events and fundraisers held throughout the year.
Leslie Bouchonville: A strong local voice for Cass District 3 Commissioner
My name is Leslie Bouchonville, and I am running for Cass County Commissioner in District 3. For the past 32 years, Backus has been my home. It is where I raised my three children, built lasting relationships, worked, served, and became deeply connected to the people and communities that make …
