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Ruffed grouse in declining phase of population cycle
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ latest ruffed grouse counts found Minnesota’s spring 2026 population declined from its peak in 2024. Ruffed grouse drums per stop were 1.7 statewide, which is down slightly from last year.
MN State Community and Technical College 2026 spring Dean’s List
Alex Landreville of Walker was named to the spring semester Dean’s List at Minnesota State Community and Technical College.
Remer Ambulance
Remer Area Ambulance Service received calls for service during the month of June.
Hackensack Lions host National Night Out August 4
The Hackensack Lions Club is again sponsoring National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th, at the Hackensack Community Building from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Forage wild medicinals class at Balsam Moon Preserve July 25
Foraging Wild Medicinals class is offered at Balsam Moon Preserve on Saturday, July 25, 2-6 p.m. with Stacey Quade guiding. This class is sure to please as participants will learn about the variety and abundance of wild medicinals we often think of as weeds and nuisance plants.
Salem Lutheran to host Swedish Meatball Dinner July 22
Salem Lutheran Church in Longville will host its annual Swedish Meatball Dinner on Wednesday, July 22, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the church, located at 1340 County Road 5.
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.
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.
