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Cass County Sheriff’s Report
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to 126 incidents between May 5-11, including the following: Abandoned vehicle, Longville. Fatal accident, Pine River. Accident, no injury, Minnesota Ave., Walker. Accident, no injury, Front Street S., Pine River. ...
The old and the new
Last week we talked about the many very positive comments and a few negative comments we have received during eight years of writing this “The old and the new” column. Today, I received another positive comment! The writer was pleased with the column, however, his comment was also very frustrating! It was a telephone call from Tom Cox, who serves on the Ten Mile Lake Historical Committee. Tom said he had read one of “The old and the new” columns that featured the old Ten...
Laporte community supports couple facing health crises
To say that Barb and Gary Benson of Laporte are facing serious health challenges — would be an understatement. Last year Barb began her fight with breast cancer but went into remission in February. Then Gary began having symptoms of heart trouble, including swelling of legs and shortness of breath. He was airlifted to Abbott Hospital in the Twin Cities where he underwent triple bypass surgery. Since then Gary has...
Estate of John D. Hesse
ORDER AND NOTICE OF HEARING ON PETITION FOR APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE IN SUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS. It is Ordered and Notice is given that on May 31, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., a hearing will be held in this Court at Pennington, Minnesota and via Zoom, on a petition for the appointment of Priscilla Hesse, whose address is 601 11th Street East, Thief River Falls, MN 56701, as personal representative of the Decedent’s estate in a supervised administration.
No One Injured After Semi Tips Over in Cass Lake
No one was hurt today when a semi-truck tipped over in Cass Lake. The Minnesota State Patrol says around 7:45 this morning, the semi was turning from Highway 2 onto southbound Highway 371 near Leech Lake Market when the load of wood on the trailer shifted and caused the semi to overturn.
Longtime Leech Lake Chamber staff member ‘calls it a career’
As the Chamber staff members are busy finalizing event planning and promotions for the season, and businesses are busy getting ready for the summer residents and visitors, the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce has news to share. We are looking ahead to a summer of many changes. Our longtime summer staff member — Rhonda Greenlun — will not be returning to work this summer. After 17 years she has decided that she wants to have more free time during her summers in Minnesota. She...
Walker Council hears about Bassmaster Open Fishing coming to Leech Lake Aug. 21-24
A Bassmaster Open event will be held on Leech Lake this summer and is expected to attract several thousand people. Andrew Arnold of Reed’s Family Outdoor Outfitters and Cindy Wannarka of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce attended the May 6 Walker Council meeting to discuss the event that will be held Aug. 21-24. “We’re laying the seed for when the Chamber comes to ask for street closures in...
At Home in the Woods: Waiting for Spring
And now that the flowering had a week to progress in the trees, I expected the leafing would leap into action. But no. The very cool weather has kept back that leaf prgress and has simply allowed the flowering in the trees to flourish and held back the leafing, even though grass is coming on in good fashion. It has been a strange kind of spring. Now I see two or three small birds darting about in the hackberry tree near me, darting past but...
Cass County Dive Team has new vehicle; master gardener program update
The Cass County Dive Team’s purchase of a vehicle to transport equipment and the Master Gardener Program were both discussed at the May 7 County Board meeting. The Board moved to accept grant funds from the Soil and Water Conservation District of $77,000 for the new equipment. Sheriff Bryan Welk asked Commissioners to a accept a donation of $47,928 so the Dive team could purchase a pick-up capable of handling...
$1.2 million to support high-demand careers for young people in Beltrami, Cass counties
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tina Smith, D-Minnesota, announced a significant investment in the Bi-County Community Action Programs Inc. (BI-CAP) in Bemidji to empower young workers and strengthen the workforce in the region. Totaling $1,242,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), the grant will support training and employment services critical for preparing young people to secure well-paying jobs in high-demand industries. This is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s ongoing effort to expand access to apprenticeship opportunities and prepare young workers for quality jobs and strengthen...
100 Plus Women Who Care for Leech Lake area event is June 3
The 100 Plus Women Who Care of the Leech Lake area announce its upcoming fundraiser June 3 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at the Arvig Walker Area Community Center. The event will bring together more than 100 women to raise funds for local non-profit organizations in the Leech Lake area. At the event, each woman will donate approximately $100 — or what they are able — and the group present will vote on one of the three nominated non-profit organizations that is selected from three...
Vonnie Beckman retires again ... from Leech Lake Chamber
Our star is volunteer Vonnie Beckman, who has been volunteering in the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce office every Tuesday and Thursday for 18 years. Early this May she officially retired. How do you thank someone for 18 years of volunteering? Vonnie truly has brightened up our office when she walks through the front door. Her dedication to the Chamber has been incredible; she continues to be our No....
Memorial feast at Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig school
Bug O Nay Ge Shig School will hold its annual Memorial Feast on May 22nd beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the school gymnasium. The Memorial Ceremony and Feast is held in memory of ALL deceased students and staff who have been a part of the Bug O Nay Ge Shig School Family SINCE THE 1970’s. All of their family members are encouraged to attend
Canine forensic team arrives week of May 20 to search AGC Road
A canine forensic unit will be on site the week of May 20 at the CSAH 37 road project (aka Ah-Gwah-Ching cut-across) off State Highway 371 south of Walker, to search for possible human remains. “We are working with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Office of the State Archeologist as the responsible authority for this evaluation,” Cass County Administrator Josh Stevenson told The Pilot-Independent May 9. “The result of the evaluation will determine the next steps on the completion of the road project.” ...
UCC Coffee House Concert supports Paws and Claws
A concert at the Community Church of Walker (UCC) will be held Sunday at 6 p.m. featuring Linda and Ken Barber. Complimentary coffee and treats will be provided! All donations from a free will offering will go to Paws and Claws in Hackensack. They are a no-kill, 501(c)3 nonprofit animal shelter and boarding facility. Their mission is to save animal lives, educate youth and complete families. Please come out and support Paws and Claws!
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