LOCAL
Pine River Public Library launches Summer Reading Program June 1
Pine River Public Library is inviting area children and teens ages 18 and younger to join this summer’s “Plant a Seed, Read” Summer Reading Program beginning Monday, June 1.
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 April.
100 Women Who Care to meet June 1
100 Women Who Care of the Leech Lake Area continue to meet semi-annually to raise money in ONE HOUR in ONE evening for a local non-profit 501(c3).
Local Author Jan Payne speaks at the Longville Library
The Margaret Welch Memorial Library in Longville will be hosting author Jan Payne on Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. for an author talk and question/discussion time. Jan is the author of Rabbit Moon and Changing Woman’s Hair.
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.
UCC Community Dinner to benefit Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest
Get ready for an evening of great food, community spirit, and support for one of Minnesota’s most beloved summer traditions — the Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest!
Volunteers needed for Lawrence Township playground project
Lawrence Township is seeking community volunteers to help build a new playground at the Town Hall during a three-day volunteer construction event scheduled for June 10-12.
Ready, Set, Go Evacuation model for wildfires and other hazards
With the recent wildfires in Crow Wing and Lake Counties the Cass County Sheriff’s Office has received several questions about how residents and visitors would be notified in the event of an evacuation notice. We have several options to notify the public during an emergency.
Woman Lake chain historic water levels
Low water levels in the greater Longville area are already causing concerns for watercraft users as they did at the end of last summer. There are many factors that affect our water levels.
Outdoors - Early birds
It is nice to sleep with a window open when the nights are cool. The problem with having a bedroom window is the happy little birds like to wake up before I do.
Longbow Ladies golf
Fourteen ladies braved the frosty start to the LongBow Ladies Golf League’s second round of their season Wednesday, May 20.
Sheriff’s Corner - Know the laws regarding ATV operation on public roads
This month (May 2026) marks two years since Cass County adopted its new all-terrain vehicle ordinance. The past two years have been spent on education and enforcement efforts while making contact with hundreds of ATV operators throughout the County.
Youth golf lessons at Emily Greens June 8 - Aug. 17
The Emily, Outing, Fifty Lakes Lions are hosting youth golf lessons with a focus on introduction to golf along with a concentration on golf etiquette.
