LOCAL
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.
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 January.
YES VIRGINIA...
Is there a Santa Claus?
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OUTDOORS
Cold weather predictions
At this time of year, we should all be prepared for cold weather, but it seems to come as a surprise when it happens.
Union Congregational Church to host Frost and Flannel dinner and show
Your favorite flannel outfit keeps you warm, but now it can be worn to warm the hearts of others.
Team LaVallee Snocross Season Opener Recap
The 2025–2026 Snocross season roared to life at Mt. Zion Ski Hill in Ironwood, MI.
SHERIFF’S CORNER
Know where to plow snow, where not to plow snow
While we haven’t had measurable snow or plowable snow that adds up to large piles for a couple of winters, this winter we were quickly reminded about what a normal winter might be here in Northern Minnesota.
Storm take a pair of wins over East Central, Bigfork
On December 11th, the Hill City/Northland girls Storm basketball team traveled to Finlayson to take on the East Central Eagles.
MNSURE OPEN ENROLLMENT ENDS JANUARY 15
2026 health insurance enrollment window remains open through next month
ST. PAUL, Minn.—Minnesotans have until January 15, 2026, to sign up for 2026 health insurance through MNsure.
Minnesota DNR finalizes off-highway vehicle strategic master plans
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized strategic master plans for each of the three primary categories of off-highway vehicle recreation: all-terrain vehicles, off-road vehicles and off-highway motorcycles.
Kathy Wagner Named Minnesota’s 2025 Community Conservationist
The Cass Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is proud to share that Kathy Wagner, of Wabedo Township, has been selected as Minnesota’s 2025 Community Conservationist by the Minnesota Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (MASWCD).
VFW Post 772 honors past Veterans
On December 6th the Longville Sherman A Yochum VFW Post 772 laid wreaths at four local cemeteries in honor of those who served.
RAAS recognizes members
Remer Area Ambulance Service recently handed out pins for milestones for years of service to the community.
