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Wild rice season opens soon - DNR offers tips for those new to harvesting
As the Aug. 15 wild rice season opening date approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds harvesters that rice stands must be ripe before they can be legally harvested.
Outdoors - Always something
For the past couple of years, we have had well below normal rainfall. The only advantage to a drought is I have been able to work on the dock in our lake.
Singing In the Rain
It had to happen. So far this season, the turtle races have been rain free! Even though our summer has been pretty much... a nice day, a cloudy/rainy day... the nice days were falling on Wednesday, book ended by the not so nice days.
Sew a Jiffy Tote bag workshop at the Longville Library
The Margaret Welch Memorial Library in Longville will be hosting a free sewing workshop on Thursday, August 22nd from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Pine River-Backus Community Garden FREE Workshops
The Pine River-Backus Community Garden, located behind the High School (north) near the school forest and west of the football field, is hosting two more free educational gardening sessions on Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m, which are open to the public.
Pickleball continues to grow in Longville
Pickleball came to Longville 10 years ago. A tight knit group of 20 adventuresome, fun-loving residents picked up paddles and became part of a fast-growing sport that since has exploded.
Outdoor concert and community picnic at Emily United Methodist
They’re back! The Jumpin’ Jehosafats trio makes a return appearance at Emily United Methodist Church on Sunday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m., preceded at 12:00 by our Annual Community Picnic.
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.
LongBow Women’s Golf League results
LongBow Ladies Golf League members played in light rain for the first two hours on Wednesday, August 7, with 13 finishing the round.
Hackensack Children’s Fishing Contest Results
What a beautiful day, barely a breeze, calm lake, and the sun was shining brightly. Unbelievable number of fish caught today, especially in the 10-15 year old group with a 7-1 fish to kid ratio.
Free workshop for lake associations: Establishing a Conservation Committee
Northern Waters Land Trust is excited to announce a free workshop for lake associations focused on the intricacies of establishing a conservation committee.
Emily Greens Men’s and Women’s Golf League Results
Leagues are continuing to accept new members. You have not missed anything by starting later, each week is it’s own event. Come out and join in the fun!
Lakers Lions host Annual Corn Feed Aug. 17
The Emily, Outing, Fifty Lakes “Lakers Lions” Club will host their signature event, their Annual Corn Feed on August 17 at 11 a.m. at the Pickled Loon Saloon in Emily.
Deer hunting regulations and hunting licenses available
Hunters reviewing the 2024 Minnesota hunting regulations will find season details in most areas of Minnesota similar to what they were last year, including northern areas with lower bag limits intended to increase deer populations. Deer hunting licenses can be purchased starting Thursday, Aug. 1.
Sons of Norway program Aug. 15
Walker Sons of Norway will be meeting at Hope Lutheran Church in Walker on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
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