LOCAL
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.
Remer Area Ambulance Service EMT of the Year 2026
Remer Area Ambulance Service (RAAS)members voted and Jennifer Welk was elected EMT of the Year for 2026. Jennifer Welk has been serving her community as an EMT for over 30 years.
Bob Savre Senior Men’s Golf League Results
The Bob Savre Senior Men’s League had 43 golfers forming 10 teams show up to play the game of the day “Low Net Scores on Each Hole” at Longbow Golf Club.
Cass County Historical speaker at Hackensack Hub
The Hackensack Hub third Thursday pot luck will be held at noon on Thursday August 20. Please bring a dish to pass and stay for the 1:00 p.m. speaker from Cass County Historical Society.
Meals on Wheels in Longville discontinued
Lutheran Social Services has experienced a funding cut, and as a result, the frozen meal distribution through the Longville Area Food Shelf has been discontinued.
Raise your glass for a great cause at A Toast to Giving
The Longville Area Women of Today invite women from throughout our community to A Toast to Giving, an evening of community, connection and celebration on Saturday, August 22, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Karma Gallery & Wine Bar on Main Street in Longville.
Hack Lions welcome new Lion
Hackensack Lions President Dean Husfeldt (right) and sponsor of new member Steve Vorel (left) welcoming him to the Hackensack Lions club.
Gazebo Concert Series to be held Aug. 23
The Community Church of Walker United Church of Christ will continue its Gazebo Concert Series, “Music Under the Pines,” with “The Musical Event of the Summer” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the church, located at the corner of Highway 371 and Tianna Drive in Walker.
Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest week 10
It was the last contest of the 2026 season, and the weather was absolutely beautiful. 87 youth arrived and they were ready to catch a load of fish and eat all the hot dogs we could cook.
Tianna Women’s 9-hole golf league results
Last week and this week was our 9 Hole Tianna President’s Cup and we all saw some good and bad shots. If you golfed both days you were able to take the best score you had out of the two rounds on each hole!
Longbow Ladies golf
Sixteen women played their Wednesday league day at LongBow Golf Club August 12. Game of the day was BINGO, BANGO, BONGO—an individual game earning one point each for being first on the green, nearest the flag, and in the cup first.
Turtle Fest goes out in style–with a brand-new car giveaway!
What a wonderful way to wrap up another unforgettable season of turtle racing in Longville with 326 racers! The final Turtle Fest was a beautiful day filled with happy faces, great memories–and a brand-new car giveaway!
YAH Club Game Results
The Longville Young At Heart Senior Club host Hand and Foot every Tuesday at 11 a.m.; cribbage every Wednesday at 1 p.m. and 500 on the second, third and fourth Thursday of each month.
