LOCAL
Increased bear activity and human-bear interactions in Cass County
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors to take precautions following an increase in bear activity and human-bear interactions throughout the area.
Triad meeting to focus on fraud prevention and community safety
The next Triad meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Hackensack Hub, 89 Main Avenue E. in Hackensack.
Corps of Engineers monitors Gull Lake Dam water levels
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closely monitoring water levels at its Gull Lake Dam, near Brainerd, Minnesota. Below average precipitation and drought conditions continue to impact water levels.
HLACF supports Lucette Links
The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation is proud to support the expansion of the Lucette Links disc golf course from 9 holes to 18 with a grant for $500.
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.
And the beat goes on at Walker Bay Theater
And the beat goes on at Walker Bay Theater, where some of the best productions are promised to make summer 2026 one to be long remembered.
Walk-In Access Program awarded $2.1M; lands open Sept. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program recently awarded $2.1 million dollars to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Walk-In Access Program to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-based recreation.
Wild rice season opens soon, but harvesters must ensure rice is ripe
As the 2026 wild rice season approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds harvesters that, while Aug. 15 is the earliest possible legal harvest date, rice stands must also be ripe before they can be harvested legally.
A magical day of art and literature
The Northwoods Art and Book Festival was held on Saturday, August 8 in Hackensack and was a roaring success. A record number of visitors came to enjoy “the longest running art and literature event in Minnesota” at which 65 artists and 35 authors share their work.
SHERIFF’S CORNER
How to responsibly handle electric bikes
Electric bikes and electric scooters are becoming more common on Minnesota roads, trails, and sidewalks. They can be a convenient and fun way to get around, but they also come with safety responsibilities and legal requirements.
