LOCAL
Longville Area Community Choir search for Director and accompanist
The Longville Area Community Choir (LACC), a beloved musical tradition in the region since 1990, is facing an uncertain future following the retirement of its longtime director and accompanist.
Minnesota DNR adds new catch-and-release bass season
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fishing regulations for 2026 include a new catch-and-release season that makes fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass open all year on inland waters.
MN DNR shares tips for OHV riders before hitting the trail this season
With winter in the rearview mirror, the summer off-highway vehicle riding season opens May 1 in Minnesota. The state offers more than 3,000 miles of grant-in-aid and DNR-managed trails for all types of OHVs – all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and off-road vehicles – and rider skill levels.
Vendors sought for Corn Feed in Emily
The Lakers Lions are seeking vendors for their annual Corn Feed event, which will be held on August 16, at the Pickle Loon in Emily, Minnesota.
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.
Minnesota closes school bus stop-arm loophole
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety announced a change to state law requiring drivers to stop for school buses, closing what officials described as a dangerous loophole.
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).
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.
Spring turkey hunting season continues through May 31
Licensed firearms turkey hunters who have not yet harvested a turkey during one of the 2026 A-E seasons can participate in the F season from Wednesday, May 20, through Sunday, May 31.
Pine River Garden Club Plant Sale Friday, May 22
Pine River Garden Club will host its annual plant sale in conjunction with the first Pine River Farmers’ Market of the season on Friday, May 22, 1:30-5:30 p.m. on Hwy 371 by the Pine River Depot on the corner of Barclay Avenue and Hwy 371 at the traffic light.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Hosts Dementia Caregiver Support Group
CROSBY - Caregivers and care partners of individuals with dementia are encouraged to attend a Dementia Caregiver Support Group in Crosby on Tuesday, May 26 from 1-2:30 p.m.
