Miss Kitty is the resident shadow. This little lady likes to be where you are, but just off to the sidelines. She likes to fully inspect people and situations before she makes her decision. But once she makes the decision that she likes you, she’s as sweet as can be. Expect her to ask for lo…
Hackensack is looking for a new design that will become the town’s logo and be used on future banners, marketing materials and more.
PARK RAPIDS — The Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning will present “Minnesota Military Museums” Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Park Theatre.
If anyone should seriously suggest that Norsemen once set up camp in North Dakota’s Turtle Mountains, the anticipated response would be, “You’ve got to be joking.” But before you draw your final conclusions, you should hear what John Molberg wrote in his book entitled Vikings!
Walker Rotary recently invited a representative from Twin Metals Minnesota to clarify and bring us up to date on underground mining of copper, nickel and platinum in northern Minnesota. Dave Ullrich said no sensitive areas will be compromised. The site is 9 miles south of Ely and 11 miles no…
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Predictability. It’s a good word. The small town in which I grew up offers all of that and more. My best guess is that your small town offers the likes of this, too.
The Cass County Board met Sept. 3 at the courthouse to further the agenda of the people regarding the Land Use Ordinance; service contracts; a second quarter report from the Longville Ambulance Subordinate Service District; and a Conservation Partners Legacy grant application, to name a few topics.
Falling down can be detrimental to older friends and relatives health and welfare.
Tax issues have occupied the attention of the Cass County Board at recent meetings.
Q: When turning left on a blinking yellow light, should one pull into the intersection?
Synagogue destroyed by fire
After taking a month to study the city’s proposed 2020 budget, the Hackensack council unanimously approved the budget with a 2.5 percent across the board increase.
The City on the Bay Toastmasters Club newly appointed its officers for 2019. Pictured are (from left) Jerecho Worth, VP Education; Kristin Holly, VP Public Relations; Patty Nadeau, secretary; Chad Nelson, sergeant at arms; Jennifer Strickland, treasurer; Becky Toso, president; and Amy Efta, …
GRAND RAPIDS — In north central Minnesota more than 21,980 of our neighbors, including 7,510 children, struggle with hunger and may not know where they’ll find their next meal.
The Walker Area Food Shelf is busy preparing their second Holiday Boutique for Oct. 11-12.
PERHAM — Arvig has been named one of Prairie Business magazine’s 50 Best Places to Work in the northern Plains. Arvig is featured in the September issue of the magazine.
A group of medical freedom advocates took to the streets in Park Rapids Aug. 31 to participate in a peaceful demonstration to draw attention to the desire to maintain medical freedom. Millions March Against Mandatory Vaccinations (MMAMV), a nationwide movement that is taking a stand against …
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the Leech Lake Area will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Cass Lake Unit, which obtained their charter to open a site in Cass Lake in 1999, on Saturday from 5 p.m. to dusk at the grassy area near the club, 208 Central Ave., Cass Lake.
Back in April of this year, Walker Library patrons were asked to nominate their favorite novels to be placed on the list of the Top 100 Reads in the North Country.
DULUTH — Legal Aid Service of northeastern Minnesota (LASNEM) announces the expansion of its services to include a new Private Attorney Involvement (PAI) program. LASNEM’s new PAI program follows the dissolution of the Volunteer Attorney Program (VAP).
BEMIDJI — The 15th annual Beltrami Electric Touchstone Energy Open was held Aug. 23 at Castle Highlands Golf Course, and raised $9,300 for the United Way of the Bemidji Area.
It’s Booya Time! Come enjoy the Fall Booya for Faith in Action Sept. 27 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Union Church in Hackensack.
The Walker Lions Club donated a park bench in memory of Walker’s Ambassador Lion Willard Arends. Pictured with the newly-installed bench are (from left) Treasurer Carl Berg, Secretary Sherry Kiisa and President Gary Walworth.
Many small towns in Minnesota and all across America have something that is unique to them. For instance, Pequot Lakes has a bobber water tower, Darwin the largest ball of twine, and there are Paul Bunyan statues in Akeley and Bemidji. Federal Dam has the dam,of course, but it also has anoth…
“Growing Up In Walker” — what a great idea! The old photographs on Facebook of those good old days sure bring back memories!
CASS LAKE — The pow-wow celebrations put on by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Cass Lake were recognized by Orton Oil Company and Cenex, the energy brand of CHS, for being a unique source of pride to northwestern Minnesota.
PARK RAPIDS — The Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning presents Bob Dennistoun: “The Alternative to Silence,” Tuesday from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Park Theatre.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to 463 incidents between Aug. 25 to 31, including the following:
Are you looking for the animal shelters in your area? What is the number to MN Snap (Animal Control Service)? Is there a spay and neuter service in your county?
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Dozens of electric vehicle drivers and enthusiasts will share their experience owning an electric vehicle (EV) during Bemidji’s second annual Ride and Drive Event.
The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents for the northern part of Hubbard County from Aug. 29-Sept. 4.
“Kan du glemme gamle Norge?” (“Can you forget old Norway?”) This song is still sung by the children of immigrants who have never seen the shores of that far north land. But what was “old Norway” like?
“Evergreen Tidings from the Baumgartners” is an unforgettable drama/comedy about an aging Midwestern matriarch, Violet, who goes to hilarious lengths to keep up her family’s perfect veneer. It’s a smart and funny celebration of Midwestern suburban life with powerful and timely themes of gen…
CASS LAKE — Chippewa National Forest officials announce a temporary closure on a portion of Third River Road (Forest Road 2171) as crews install a new culvert on Raven Creek.
BACKUS — The victim of an ATV crash in the Spider Lake Recreational Area of the Foot Hills State Forest has been identified as Sherri Weikert of Kimball.
Celebrity motivational speaker Nick Tokman will be speaking at Centennial Auditorium in Staples Friday at 7 p.m. as part of the Staples Motley Area Arts Council’s 2019 season.
I am a fan of connecting with people. No surprise there, but one of the means by which I connect is through Facebook.
A silent auction, games and raffle will be held Sept. 19 for the family of Anni Davis of Nevis at the Lucky Moose Bar and Grill, 441 Walker Bay Blvd., Walker.
Meet Parker! He’s a handsome 10-month-old lab mix that enjoys the company of others. This happy boy is always smiling and wants to be your BFF! Adults describe him as a golden retriever in a black lab’s body. Fetch is the name of the game, however, he’s still uncertain about bodies of water.…
The Hackensack Lending Library, where you don’t need a library card to check out a book, closed another successful summer season with 3,558 visitors and 1,910 books checked out.
“Doc’s Lodge,” is not just a picture book about one of the first mom and pop resorts on Leech Lake, but a story about the family who built the Stony Point resort and the new friends who played a vital role in them coming to Walker.
Ethnic Fest 2019 is shaping up to be one of the best — which is saying a lot, since somehow the event always manages to exceed expectations.
BACKUS — A 54-year-old Kimball woman was seriously injured Saturday afternoon in an ATV crash in the Spider Lake Recreational Area of the Foot Hills State Forest.
Spencer-Ross American Legion Post 134 of Walker will be conducting a flag ceremony for the public to attend at the Veterans Podium on the north lawn of the Cass County Courthouse Sept. 11.
Most of us at one time or another have taken our furry little friend for a ride in the car. I personally have my little fuzz ball with me whenever I can. She loves to go with us and is a great little traveler.
The Pilot-Independent is accepting nature, landscape or other photos that showcase the Leech Lake area to use in The Source 2020.
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