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Longville Fire Department to host Ice Bocce on Craig Lake
The Longville Fire Department will host this years Ice Bocce Tournament on Craig Lake February 7th at the Longville Fire Hall.
Using firewood to heat your home? Stay safe with smart firewood practices
As Minnesotans settle into the winter season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding landowners who harvest or buy firewood for heating to take the following steps to protect their homes, woods and selves.
Backus Lions celebrate Christmas
The Backus Lions is an active club that does fundraisers throughout the summer to raise money for scholarships as well as donations to various local projects and to Lions International Foundations.
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.
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.
20th Annual Back to Basics sustainable living event Feb. 7
Happy Dancing Turtle and Pine River-Backus Community Education will host the 20th Annual Back to Basics sustainable living event at Pine River-Backus School on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
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.
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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.
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