Outdoors - The Search for Antlers
Though the terminology is sometimes interchanged, deer do not have horns, they have antlers.
Walker Hosts the 54th Annual Chuck Beckman Memorial Tournament
Last weekend was busy for northern Minnesota. The Boys State Hockey Tournament, playoff basketball games, and regular season speech competitions …
Sheriff’s Corner - Be vigilant on late season ice
As the weather switch quickly flips from winter to spring, ice safety and keeping Minnesota lakes clean is a focus …
Board receives budget update, celebrates band achievement
The school board received updates on the district’s financial outlook, student activities and academic planning during its regular meeting on …
Minnesota author releases new novel inspired by real-life Vietnam POW story
Area author Jill Hannah Anderson announces the release of her newest novel, After We Break, available March 17, 2026, through …
Commissioner Vacancy Drives Committee Changes, Special Election Planning
WALKER— Cass County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Mar. 3 for their regular meeting with the main agenda being restructuring …
Sheriff’s Corner - Artificial intelligence and using it safely
We were recently asked about covering the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the risks and safety concerns associated with …
Sheriff Welk presents 2025 annual report
BACKUS — Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk delivered his annual report Tuesday, Feb. 17, to the Cass County Board.
Cass County receives 40 acres, benefitting public
When William Johnson’s father purchased 40 acres of forest land in Hiram Township of Cass County in 1949, he was …
County Supports Loan to Turn Former Walker Restaurant Into Daycare
WALKER— Cass County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Feb. 3 for their regular meeting with a brief agenda.
John Patrick “Pat” Tabaka
John Patrick “Pat” Tabaka, age 90, of Longville, MN, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at St. Joseph’s Medical …
Jesse J. Chalich
Jesse James Chalich, 49 of Grand Forks, ND, took the final train to meet his Heavenly Father as he passed …
Sherry Manders
Sherry Manders, age 70, of Hackensack, MN went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Sylvia Geraldine “Geri” Storey Staley
Sylvia Geraldine “Geri” (Storey) Staley passed away peacefully at Lexington Landing Arbor, St. Paul, MN, under hospice care, on Saturday, …
John Duffner
John Dufner, age 79, was born on July 1, 1946, in Springfield, IL, and passed away at home on February …
Storm Girls Face Tough Cherry Matchups as Season Comes to a Close
On February 20th the Storm Girls basketball team traveled to Cherry for a very important conference and section game match-up.
HCN Storm top Grizzlies on Parents/Senior night
The Hill City-Northland (HCN) Storm celebrated Parents and Senior night Jan. 30th by hosting the Northwoods Grizzlies.
HCN Storm Finish Busy Week 3–1, Add Two Conference Wins
The HCN Storm girls just finished four straight games, going 3-1.
HCN Storm Finish Busy Week 3–1, Add Two Conference Wins
The HCN Storm girls just finished four straight games, going 3-1.
HCN Storm girls top Silver Bay and fall to Ely, Chisholm
The HCN Storm girls basketball team finished their first week back with a long road trip to Silver Bay on …
A shared space, a shared responsibility
As you may have read or seen on the poster, the Longville Community Park and Recreation has recently finished up …
Friends of Library annual meeting
The Friends of the Longville Library invites all community members to attend our Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, …
Meals on Wheels and similar programs need your help
Minnesota seniors need our help.
Open letter to Woodrow Township
A few weeks ago, Deb Scheibel wrote a letter to the editor voicing concern about the Woodrow Township board’s process …
Protect our waters
For Pine Cone Press-Citizen readers keeping tabs on the proposed Howard Lake RV park, the next meeting of the Cass …








