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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.
Minnesota Loon Rescue seeks volunteers for August training
Minnesota Loon Rescue is seeking volunteers to help rescue and transport injured loons throughout northern Minnesota and will host a volunteer training session August 22 and 23.
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.
Sweetheart Days car and motorcycle show winners
Car and motorcycle enthusiasts gathered in Hackensack on Saturday, July 11, for the annual Sweetheart Days Car and Motorcycle Show, where a variety of classic and custom vehicles were on display.
Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week
The Cass County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League will participate in the first national Nitrate Pollution Awareness Week, July 26 through August 1, 2026. During this week, experts and clean water advocates will discuss the breadth of the nitrate crisis as well as solutions.
Wondertrek’s Outdoor Museum attends NAC Art and Book Festival
At WonderTrek Children’s Museum, they’re passionate about the power of creative play. Instead of structured activities and step-by-step crafts, the programming is centered around open-ended play, child-directed learning/play while using their imagination and creativity.
Tianna Women’s 9-hole golf league results
This week’s league game featured a fun twist, as golfers were told that three holes would be crossed off their scores—but they wouldn’t learn which holes until everyone had finished the round.
