LOCAL
Leslie Bouchonville: A strong local voice for Cass District 3 Commissioner
My name is Leslie Bouchonville, and I am running for Cass County Commissioner in District 3. For the past 32 years, Backus has been my home. It is where I raised my three children, built lasting relationships, worked, served, and became deeply connected to the people and communities that make …
Faith in Action 20th Annual Fundraiser Raffle in full swing
Faith in Action’s 20th Annual Fundraiser Raffle is in full swing! The UFORCE 600 is out and about!! Raffle tickets are available at local businesses for the Faith in Action for Cass County 2026 Fundraiser Raffle.
North Central SBDC invites entrepreneurs to join Start up North Accelerated
The North Central Small Business Development Center at Central Lakes College is inviting aspiring entrepreneurs and new small business owners to participate in Start Up North Accelerated, an 8-week virtual cohort designed to help participants take their business ideas seriously and build a stronger path forward.
DNR encourages boaters to be courteous, waterways are shared resources
Waterways likely will be extremely busy in the days around and including the Fourth of July, as people across Minnesota enjoy getting out in their motorized and non-motorized watercraft.
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.
Saint Mary’s announces 2026 Spring Dean’s List
Jack Campion of Hackensack was named to the 2026 spring semester Dean’s List at Saint Mary’s University in Winona, MN.
Outdoors - Rabbit Relocation
For Father’s Day, my older son sent me two small juneberry trees. Juneberries, also known as service berries or sugar plums, are a small tree or large bush that produces sweet half inch purple berries in late May or early June.
Tuesday cruise-ins at Hackensack Legion
Car enthusiasts are invited to the Hackensack American Legion every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 p.m. for the weekly Cruise-In.
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.
Outdoors - Bird Watching
My wife and I both enjoy bird watching, especially the hummingbirds and orioles. Knowing this, our son, Damon got my wife a gadget to enhance hummingbird viewing.
Longville Area Community Garden seeks support for nature trail project
The Longville Area Community Garden is seeking community support as it continues fundraising efforts for improvements to its popular Nature Trail.
Northwoods Arts Council announces exciting 2026 summer season
Get ready for a summer filled with music, art, books, and family fun. The Northwoods Arts Council (NAC) is bringing another exciting season of events to Hackensack and the surrounding area, continuing its mission of “Bringing the Arts to Life.”
Smiles and laughter on main street in Longville
Even with a little rain, Week #2 was a success! We were thrilled to host 240 racers, and it was wonderful to see all the games in full swing.
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.
