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The old and the new
In the Feb. 7 “The old and the new” column, Chris Smith suggested we give a history of all the newspapers in our little town sometime. His dad, Don Smith, was the publisher of The Pilot-Independent from 1978 to 1985. There is a very good history of all the newspapers in a book entitled, “Walker’s First Hundred Years,” published by the Cass County Historical Society. The little I know about the history of the papers are from my friendship with two individuals — Larry Oliver,...
Kris O’Brien and Friends in concert May 5 with ‘The Story of Easter’
“The Story of Easter” concert is May 5 at 2 p.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Walker. Kris O’Brien, the leader of the concert team, is in her fifth decade as a singer and guitarist. She was part of the Krisendale Duo that was managed for 11 years by Bob Dylan’s brother. They presented concerts in 25 states and fronted concerts for Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver and more. Kris came...
In Focus: 5th ‘Tattoo You’ Convention Makes Its Way to Walker
Northern Lights Casino in Walker is hosting the fifth Tattoo You Midwest convention, a special weekend event that invites artists from all over the Midwest to meet new clients and show off their abilities. “Well, I’ve been doing this for about 35 years, and it started out as a reason...
Northern offense ignites in must win games in Bemidji
Bemidji, Minn. (Northern State) – The Northern State University softball team scored 23 runs in their Saturday NSIC sweep at Bemidji State. The Wolves rallied from behind in game one and took control of the contest early in game two, keeping the postseason hopes alive. THE QUICK DETAILSFinal Score Game 1: NSU 10, BSU 3Final Score Game […]
Construction on Highway 87 east of Hubbard begins May 20
BEMIDJI — The Minnesota Department of Transportation has announced that construction on Highway 87 east of Hubbard will begin May 20. The project includes reconstructing Highway 87 from Third Crow Wing Lake to east of Hubbard. The project also includes shoulder widening and culvert replacements. Staging information and detour routes are subject to change. Estimated durations and detour routes are as follows: ...
Dawn Premo benefit is May 16
A Come Show Love For Dawn Premo Benefit will be held May 18, 1-4 p.m., at Pike Bay Town Hall, 15514 Hwy. 371, Cass Lake. This benefit will help defray medical costs for Dawn, due to her Stage 2 lung cancer diagnosis. She is currently being treated at Joe Lueken Cancer Center with chemo, radiation and immunotherapy. There will be a silent auction, bake sale, serving fry bread tacos and an ice cream social.
Oratory Contest winner speaks at Legion
Minnesota Legion Oratorical Contest winner Elijah Cox was the speaker at the Walker Legion Membership dinner. He delivered his winning contest presentation to the Legion members who were very impressed with this young man’s delivery. Cox, a sophomore, will be competing May 17-19 in Hillsdale, Mich., at Hillsdale College in the Legion National Oratorical Contest.
Flag retirement in Laporte May 8 at Vets Memorial
The In Country veterans group and the American Legion and Auxiliary of Laporte are sponsoring a flag retirement at the Laporte Veteran Memorial downtown May 8 at 10 a.m. Fifth-grade students at Laporte School are invited. In the past each student deposited a flag into the flames. Jim Smith spoke about respect for the flag. In the past it was quite impressive; the students were very interested and learned about respect for the flag. If it is raining the event will be scheduled for the next day.
RDO marks 60 years of potato growing in Minnesota
PARK RAPIDS, Minn. — For 60 years in a row, R.D. Offutt Farms seed potatoes were buried beneath the sandy soils near Park Rapids. It’s a tradition kept alive by the consumer looking for a steady flow of superior French fries, and RDO staff remaining on the cutting edge of potato production and sustainability.
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