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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.
Shovel Lake to host National Night Out Aug. 8
All are invited to celebrate National Night Out on Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Shovel Lake Soo Line Crossing. This year’s theme, “Digging into the History of Shovel Lake,” highlights the community’s railroad history while bringing neighbors and local law enforcement together.
Deep Portage programs continue in August
Deep Portage Learning Center will kick off its August public programs with a Clothing Swap on Aug. 4 from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants can bring clean, gently used clothing items by 2:30 p.m. and receive a ticket for each item donated.
Lakeside Concert Series in Hackensack
The Northwoods Arts Council’s Lakeside Concert Series continues Friday, August 7, with a performance by Norman Bait and Tackle Choir. The concert will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Birch Lake Park Pavilion in Hackensack.
78th Harvest Fest returns to Remer Aug. 7-8
Colorful floats, community organizations and plenty of hometown spirit will once again fill Main Street as the Remer Harvest Festival Parade steps off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8.
Hwy 6 Construction Underway
Motorists traveling between Outing and Remer will encounter a detour after the Minnesota Department of Transportation closed sections of Highway 6 beginning Aug. 3 for culvert replacements as part of a 17-mile resurfacing project.
Apply for special youth deer hunts now through Aug. 14
Applications are open for special youth deer hunts that allow young people to hunt deer with adults in a number of state parks. In a change for this year, lead-free ammunition (mndnr.gov/hunting/ammo/nontoxic.html) will be required without exception for all special youth hunts in Minnesota state parks.
Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison 2026 spring Dean’s List
Addison Holland, Walker, was named to the 2026 fall semester Dean’s List at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Sheriff’s Corner - How to responsibly handle jet skis
This summer, we have received a higher-than-normal number of complaints involving Jet Skis and Jet Ski operators, as well as many of our Boat and Water safety contacts have been with jet skis in the recent weeks.
Sarah Browne featured at Longville Lakes Arts Center Artist Reception
The Longville Lakes Arts Center will host an Artist Wine and Cheese Reception featuring Minnesota artist Sarah Browne on Saturday, Aug. 1, from 4 to 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend this free event to meet the artist, view her work, and enjoy complimentary wine and cheese.
Parkinson’s Disease support group meets monthly in Grand Rapids
If you or someone you know is living with Parkinson’s disease, ElderCircle invites you to attend a free monthly support group held on the first Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2 p.m.
National Night Out to be held in Hackensack Aug. 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.
