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Special Olympics champion
28 year old Jennifer Kline from Eagan, MN competed in Special Olympics Minnesota from June 22 to 26, 2026 at the Jean K. Freeman Aquatic Center on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis.
Meet your District 3 and District 4 Commissioner Candidates
The Press-Citizen posed four questions to the seven candidates running for Cass County commissioner seats in Districts 3 and 4. The questions cover topics about Cass County's challenges, taxes, county spending, ensuring all residents are heard and why voters should choose them over their opponent(s). Their responses are listed in …
UND announces 2026 spring Dean’s List and graduate
Sylvie Ledermann and Alexander Wake, both of Remer, and Jordyn Ostlund of Walker have been named to the University of North Dakota’s spring semester Dean’s List in Grand Forks.
Gazebo Concert Series to be held July 26
The Community Church of Walker United Church of Christ will continue its Gazebo Concert Series, “Music Under the Pines,” with a performance by After 5 Hooey-gans featuring Ken and Linda Barber and Tom and Kim Kusler at 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, at the church, located at the corner …
Sweetheart Days parade
Hackensack held their annual Sweetheart Days parade on Tuesday, July 14. Despite the sweltering heat, many locals and visitors alike turned out to celebrate Hackensack.
Hackensack Foundation donation
The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation is proud to support the City of Backus with a grant to help fund a new bench at Rocky Dock Park, strengthening ongoing efforts to improve the park.
Bob Savre Senior Men’s Golf League Results
The Bob Savre Senior Men’s League had 51 golfers forming 13 teams show up to play the game of the day “Low Net Scores on Each Hole” at Longbow Golf Club.
AJ’s Rolloffs and Demolition Landfill opens
Andy and Sabrina Johnson, along with their 8-year-old son, Drew, are the new owners of Slagle Demolition Landfill & Roll-Off, which is now AJ’s Rolloffs and Demolition Landfill.
Future Reader
Margaret Maria Kerkes, a 6 lb. 15 oz. baby girl was born on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, to Hailee and Cameron Kerkes of Riverton, MN.
Farmers market incentive programs boost healthy eating and support local economy
Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) – Nutrition incentive programs are set to launch at several of our local farmers markets. These programs are designed to make fresh, locally grown produce more affordable for community members while strengthening the local economy.
Plan for weekday lane closures on Highway 87 west of Backus
Travelers on Highway 87 west of Backus, Cass County, will encounter lane closures and delays as roadwork begins the week of July 20, advises the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest week 6
Sweetheart Days in Hackensack is a wonderful town celebration that included this weeks Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest. It was definitely a hot day, but 71 children showed up to participate and they still caught 207 fish.
Hot day, cool volunteers and plenty of turtles!
Week 6 brought another hot summer day to Longville, but that didn’t stop the fun or the dedicated crew of volunteers that make Turtle Races happen each week.
