LOCAL
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.
And the beat goes on at Walker Bay Theater
And the beat goes on at Walker Bay Theater, where some of the best productions are promised to make summer 2026 one to be long remembered.
Walk-In Access Program awarded $2.1M; lands open Sept. 1
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Conservation Service Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program recently awarded $2.1 million dollars to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ Walk-In Access Program to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-based recreation.
Wild rice season opens soon, but harvesters must ensure rice is ripe
As the 2026 wild rice season approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds harvesters that, while Aug. 15 is the earliest possible legal harvest date, rice stands must also be ripe before they can be harvested legally.
A magical day of art and literature
The Northwoods Art and Book Festival was held on Saturday, August 8 in Hackensack and was a roaring success. A record number of visitors came to enjoy “the longest running art and literature event in Minnesota” at which 65 artists and 35 authors share their work.
SHERIFF’S CORNER
How to responsibly handle electric bikes
Electric bikes and electric scooters are becoming more common on Minnesota roads, trails, and sidewalks. They can be a convenient and fun way to get around, but they also come with safety responsibilities and legal requirements.
Remer Area Ambulance Service EMT of the Year 2026
Remer Area Ambulance Service (RAAS)members voted and Jennifer Welk was elected EMT of the Year for 2026. Jennifer Welk has been serving her community as an EMT for over 30 years.
Bob Savre Senior Men’s Golf League Results
The Bob Savre Senior Men’s League had 43 golfers forming 10 teams show up to play the game of the day “Low Net Scores on Each Hole” at Longbow Golf Club.
Cass County Historical speaker at Hackensack Hub
The Hackensack Hub third Thursday pot luck will be held at noon on Thursday August 20. Please bring a dish to pass and stay for the 1:00 p.m. speaker from Cass County Historical Society.
Meals on Wheels in Longville discontinued
Lutheran Social Services has experienced a funding cut, and as a result, the frozen meal distribution through the Longville Area Food Shelf has been discontinued.
Raise your glass for a great cause at A Toast to Giving
The Longville Area Women of Today invite women from throughout our community to A Toast to Giving, an evening of community, connection and celebration on Saturday, August 22, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Karma Gallery & Wine Bar on Main Street in Longville.
Hack Lions welcome new Lion
Hackensack Lions President Dean Husfeldt (right) and sponsor of new member Steve Vorel (left) welcoming him to the Hackensack Lions club.
Gazebo Concert Series to be held Aug. 23
The Community Church of Walker United Church of Christ will continue its Gazebo Concert Series, “Music Under the Pines,” with “The Musical Event of the Summer” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the church, located at the corner of Highway 371 and Tianna Drive in Walker.
