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Apply for special youth deer hunts now through Aug. 14
Applications are open for special youth deer hunts that allow young people to hunt deer with adults in a number of state parks. In a change for this year, lead-free ammunition (mndnr.gov/hunting/ammo/nontoxic.html) will be required without exception for all special youth hunts in Minnesota state parks.
Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison 2026 spring Dean’s List
Addison Holland, Walker, was named to the 2026 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Sheriff’s Corner - How to responsibly handle jet skis
This summer, we have received a higher-than-normal number of complaints involving Jet Skis and Jet Ski operators, as well as many of our Boat and Water safety contacts have been with jet skis in the recent weeks.
Sarah Browne featured at Longville Lakes Arts Center Artist Reception
The Longville Lakes Arts Center will host an Artist Wine and Cheese Reception featuring Minnesota artist Sarah Browne on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free event to meet the artist, view her work, and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese.
Parkinson’s Disease support group meets monthly in Grand Rapids
If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson’s disease, ElderCircle invites you to attend a free monthly support group held on the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m.
National Night Out to be held in Hackensack Aug. 4
The Hackensack Lions Club is again sponsoring National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th, at the Hackensack Community Building from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
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
Twenty members of the LongBow Ladies Golf League played golf in the second of three qualifiers for the league championship Wednesday, July 22.
Grand Rapids Players take new family comedy on a free regional tour
The Grand Rapids Players is hitting the road this summer to bring its new, original family-friendly comedy, Sir Valourant & The Dragon, directly to rural neighbors in northern Minnesota. Made possible by the Blandin Foundation, this highly interactive, physical comedy will tour multiple communities, offering completely free outdoor performances for …
Friends of the Pine River Library summer book sale round 2
In conjunction with Community-wide Garage Sale Days, the Friends of the Pine River Library will host round #2 of their 2026 summer book sale series at the Commercial Building on the Cass Co. Fairgrounds in Pine River, Friday, July 31 and Saturday, August 1.
St. Paul's Lutheran quilt raffle winner
St. Paul’s Lutheran in Hackensack recently held their annual Country Fair and the quilt raffle winner is Marcy Riebek of Waconia.
Lending Library Birthday Party
The Hackensack Lending Library is celebrating its 90th birthday and with that comes a Birthday Party! Join us for cookies at the library on Friday, July 31 both during the day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., and during the Friday night concert in the park, 5-7 p.m.
