Remer man charged with criminal sexual conduct
According to charges filed in Cass County District Court on Friday, February 7, 2025, a 40-year-old Remer man and former school bus driver faces two counts of first degree felony criminal sexual conduct...
Region Five Development Commission announces 2025 Board of Directors
STAPLES, MN – Region Five Development Commission (R5DC) announces 2025 Board of Directors and incoming members.

Theresa Cash
b. Feb. 15, 1963 d. Feb. 1, 2025
Theresa Cash, age 61, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025 in Pine River, MN.

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.
Yoga at the Hackensack Hub
Yoga will continue at The Hub in February. Tuesdays, February 4th, 18th and 25th

Back to Hack returns Jan. 16 - 19 to ease your winter blues
Hackensack’s annual winter festival “Back to Hack” begins Thursday with winter fun, contests, prizes and entertainment. Four days of events will conclude at the Birchwood Char House on Sunday.
Taize Prayer Service at UCC
All are invited on January 22nd at 6:00 p.m. to Union Congregational Church (UCC) for an ecumenical prayer service called Taize Prayer.

Is there a Santa Claus?
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Woodsman Cafe extends Christmas Cheer
The Woodsman Cafe of Remer will be open Christmas Day 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. for free soup and sandwiches,
YAH Club Game Results
The Longville Young At Heart Senior Club host cribbage every Wednesday at 1 p.m

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.

Longville Area Women of Today Celebrate Jocko and Lucinda Kline for Seven Years of Holiday Cheer
After seven wonderful years of embodying the magic of the holiday season as Santa and Mrs. Claus, Jocko and Lucinda Kline have decided to retire from their beloved roles.
Hwy. 200 crash injures five
According to the Minnesota State Patrol, on the evening of Nov. 30 a two vehicle accident occurred on Highway 200 west of Remer
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.
Annual Hacks-Giving fundraiser underway
The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation (HLACF) is preparing for its’ annual Hacks-Giving online auction.
Veterans’ Day Celebrations across the Lakeland Nov. 11
The Lakeland area will be celebrating Veteran’s Day Monday, November 11.

Janice M. Campbell
b. March 23, 1944 d. Oct. 17, 2024
Janice M. Campbell, age 80, of Boy River, MN passed peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Bethany Lutheran welcomes Pastor Rusert
Bethany Lutheran Church in Remer welcomes Pastor Bob Rusert.

Jan A. Bettenberg
b. April 13, 1945 d. 2024
A celebration of Life will be on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Sartell for Jan A. Bettenberg

Balsam Moon Preserve to host on-site tours Oct. 5
Balsam Moon Preserve will host on-site tours Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m.-2 p.m

Chainsaw Event returns to Hackensack for 20th year
Hackensack will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the annual Chainsaw Event this Friday through Sunday, Sept. 27-29

Lou Lou’s Pet Pantry honors the memory of Alyssa Wheeler
On the morning of June 20, 2024, 17-year old Alyssa Wheeler’s life was taken when she was struck head-on by a distracted driver on her way home from a dental appointment in Park Rapids.

Patricia Gale DeLost
b. May 22, 1947 d. August 18, 2024
Patricia Gale (Patti) DeLost, 77, of Pine River left to be with her Lord on the evening of August 18, 2024 at home
Lake Country First Response Team calls for service
The Lake Country First Responders received 20 calls for service in the month of May.
Outdoors - Tick attack
Saturday, I decided to go for a quick ride through the timber in pursuit of my latest hobby, finding different types of edible mushrooms.
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.

Donation to Paws+Claws
The Docksider and Longville Bottle Shop held and adoption and supply drive for Paws + Claws recently.
YAH Club cribbage/500 results
The Longville Young At Heart Senior Club host cribbage every Wednesday at 1 p.m.
Walter (Zeke) Putnam
b. Dec. 1941 d. March 27, 2024
Walter (Zeke) Putnam passed away on March 27th, 2024.

YoYo Donuts brings full production to downtown Walker
The McGregor’s have become widely known for their gourmet donuts and more
Pine River Community Garden plots available
Open for signing up for plots and/ or raised beds
Longville Foundation supports Food Shelf
The Longville Area Community Foundation is pleased to support the Longville Area Food Shelf

Cherrilynne Loveda (Louis) Bader
b. July 10, 1945 d. January 12, 2024
Cherrilynne Loveda (Louis) Bader, age 78, best known as “Cherri”, passed away Friday, January 12th, 2024
Howard Prushek Memorial Scholarship Applications open
The Northland Lions Club of Remer is offering scholarships to current year graduating students of Northland High School.
Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation accepting grant applications
The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation, a Partner Fund of the Initiative Foundation, is now accepting grant applications for projects that will enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in the Hackensack and Backus area.
DNR sets open water fishing regulations for Mille Lacs
Mille Lacs walleye fishing will be catch-and-release during the spring and early summer of 2024
Crow Wing Power Community Trust 2024 Impact Grant opportunity
Crow Wing Power Community Trust, Operation Round-Up® is reminding local organizations that the deadline for its annual grant opportunity is approaching.
Longville Lions Blood Drive March 22
The first of Longville’s four Blood Drives for 2024 is Friday, March 22nd.
Remer Ladies Community Bible Study begins March 14
A Community Bible Study for women titled ‘Finding Your Place in God’s Story’ begins Thursday, March 14
YAH Club Cribbage Results
The Longville Young At Heart Senior Club host cribbage every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

The art of Tom Kutschied featured at Aitkin’s Jaques Art Center
The art and talent of Longville artist Tom Kutschied will be featured at a reception at the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin on Saturday, March 2nd
YAH Club Cribbage Results
The Longville Young At Heart Senior Club host cribbage every Wednesday at 1 p.m.

New Longville Lakes Arts Center offers comfortable, creative space
New this year is Coffee, Arts and Crafts gatherings Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning February 6.
Snow Time to Read underway at the Longville Library
Looking for a fun way to spend your winter days?
Longville Fire Department to host Ice Bocce on Craig Lake
This years Ice Bocce Tournament on Craig Lake is February 3rd
YAH Club cribbage/500 results
The Longville Young At Heart Senior Club host cribbage every Wednesday at 1 p.m.
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