LOCAL
Learn about local bears at the Hackensack Hub
The Hackensack Hub’s July speaker is DNR Conservation Officer Jacqueline Johnson, who will give an informative talk on the local bear population.
NORTHLAND SCHOOL BOARD:
Members approve changes for student handbook
The regular board meeting held Wednesday, July 9 was a typical summer meeting with light attendance and routine readings and adoptions of school policies and acceptance of bids.
Tianna Women’s Golf League results
The women’s golf league at Tianna tried out a creative format on Tuesday, July 8, known as the Winners Criers Cup.
107 Kids caught and released 316 fish at Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest
Notice the déjà vu? Madison was our Grand Champion and Age 10-15 Largest Fish Winner.
Music in the Park - Pat and Donna Surface perform July 24
Pat and Donna Surface will perform as part of the Music in the Park summer concert series on Sunday, July 24, in Longville.
Longville’s Eighth Annual Volleyball Tournament results
On Saturday, July 5, the Eighth Annual Longville Independence Day Volleyball Tournament was held at Stuart Park with 10 teams battling for top honors.
Vacation Bible School returns to Salem
Looking for something fun for you kids to do this Summer? Join us at Salem Lutheran Church (1340 County Road 5) in Longville for Vacation Bible School, July 21 to 25 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m.
Backus Pancake Breakfast July 13
Fly in, drive, bike or walk to the Backus Lions’ Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, July 13, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Backus Airport.
MN DNR expands program to provide more access to state parks and rec. areas
In partnership with over 200 libraries and bookmobiles across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is expanding the popular library park pass program, which provides access to state parks and recreation areas at no cost to library patrons.
Missing persons case remains under investigation
Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that July 3rd, 2025 marked five years since the disappearance of Jami Lyle Lucas DOB 5-6-1982.
Vacation Bible School is back at Longville Bible Chapel
All aboard the Wonder Junction! Vacation Bible School (VBS) is back at Longville Bible Chapel for children ages 5 to 12, and begins July 28 to August 1, from 9 a.m. to noon.
Longville Cornhole tournament winners
The cornhole team of Bill and JT Hirschi captured top honors in Longville’s July 4th cornhole tournament.
