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Cass County Sheriff's Report
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to 129 incidents between April 14-20, including the following: Abandoned vehicle, Strawberry Point, Cass Lake. Accident, no injury, Hwy. 371/Ridge Ave., Pine River. Accident, no injury, Front St. S., Pine River. Accident, no injury,...
Cass County Board adopts new ATV ordinance
The Cass County Board adopted a new ATV ordinance, and discussed electronic advertising on billboard signs, and bathroom improvements to both the museum and HHVS building during the April 16 meeting held in Backus. After the Pledge of Allegiance, the fourth public hearing for the new ATV ordinance was held. Woodtick Wheelers ATV Club and ATV Safety Educator Craig Wadzink recommended the ATV Ordinance Committee reconvene at the end of...
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,...
A community of love for Temper Payne
A Coleraine man was the well-deserved recipient of a grand community gesture on Wednesday, when a parade of friends and community members surrounded a family mourning the coming loss of their husband, father, and grandfather. A parade passed by the Temper Payne house in Coleraine, transforming a quiet street to a magnificent farewell to beloved local Temper Payne, who was receiving hospice services near the end of his life, and was not expecting many more opportunities to say goodbye. ...
Weekly Round-Up - Area scores and reviews
BASEBALL Moose Lake-Willow River 4, Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin 0 Hill City-Northland , Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin GNK faced-off against Moose Lake-Willow River on the road Tuesday, falling to the Rebels 4-0. The Titans were back in action on Thursday, hosting Hill City-Northland in Nashwauk with both teams looking to break losing streaks. Results of the game were unavailable at publication. ...
Musicians on the Range: Inspiration from Kim Grillo Nagler and Hobo Revival
The draw of mining jobs on the Iron Range brought with it an adventuring hobo jumping a train for travel to backbreaking work. Toting a brave culture of American frontier folklore hobos would gather round the campfire, society misfits sharing a tune. Armed with a banjo (not the musical instrument), a small shovel often used to lift coal, the migrant workers helped build the backbone of the US mining industry from the late 1800s to the 1930s. And to the hard-working travelers of another day...
Leech Lake Ice-Out Contest winner
Jonathan Gustafson won the kayak and paddle donated by Walker Bay Dock during The Pilot-Independent’s 21st annual Leech Lake Ice-Out Contest. Gustafson was one of 40 people who correctly guessed April 12. There were 841 people who entered the contest and 21 prizes given away. Pictured with Gustafson are his five children and Amanda Carlson, who along with husband, Cody Carlson, own Walker Bay Dock.
Grant's Leech Lake Guide, LLC, is new Chamber member
The newest member of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is Grant’s Leech Lake Guide, LLC. Owner Grant DeVries grew up fishing on Leech Lake, and is following in his grandfather’s footsteps by teaching and sharing his passion for fishing. “My grandfather is the legendary Leech Lake guide Alan Maas or, as most call him, ‘Muskie Al,’ and yes, I do have his waypoints!” Drop Grant a line at (218) 536-9242 or leechlakeguide.com. Grant’s focus is multi-species with a specialty in walleye and muskie fishing. He uses a Ranger boat with new electronics. Full or half days available with everything included. Family friendly! Let’s take a kid fishing! Grant is pictured with his First Business Dollar.
Celebrate Arbor Day by going on a walking class in trees
On Sunday, April 28, Urban Forester Barb Spears will lead Itasca Unitarian Fellowship participants and any others interested in a tree walk starting from Pokegama Dam (Government Dam) on Highway 2 west of Grand Rapids. Meeting at 10am, the event will start with basic tree identification and tree planting, care, and maintenance. Barb will lead the group through the campground and picnic area for the first part of a walk. Then, after a break, Barb will take those wanting more across the dam into the Bass Brook area trail system. Bring water and dress for the weather. All are welcome. ...
Elementary school students’ last day of school will be Wed. May 29 per school board
2023-24 ISD 318 school calendar amendment Superintendent Matt Grose mentioned during the special school board meeting last week there was discussion on the school calendar. Grose said that not having school for middle school and high school would drop the students below the minimum hours in school that are set by the state. He also mentioned that there are challenges as well with the bus drivers, paras, and cooks that...
Minnesota North College’s EMPOWER Program to host Free Summer Camps
The Empow(HER) Summer Camps are open for enrollment! Girls ages 14-17 can sign up for classes across the Iron Range and experience work in the trades. There are three sessions: June 10-13: Minnesota North College, Hibbing Campus Automotive Heating and Cooling ...
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