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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...
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...
WHA girls close out week with one home win
Franchesca McGregor blasted two inside-the-park home runs and also had a triple to lead Walker-Hackensack-Akeley to a 27-6 win over visiting Red Lake Thursday night. McGregor drove in seven runs on the day, with all three hits coming in WHA’s 20-run first inning. Gretchen Turney and Charli Flesch both had two hits, with Sierra Wessels, Corah Meschke and Alexis Gardner collecting one. Flesch and Meschke each had two RBI’s, with...
Cast for ‘Footloose’ announced at Pequot Lakes Community Theater
PEQUOT LAKES — The cast for Pequot Lakes Community Theatre roles in “Footloose!” has been announced. The production will be staged in the Pequot Lakes High School Theater. Performances are June 21 and 28 at 7 p.m. and June 22, 23, 29 and 30 at 2 p.m. With dynamic new songs and the powerhouse hits from its bestselling, Oscar-nominated score, “Footloose!” celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the wisdom of listening...
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.” ...
5 Under 40: Cassie Miles wants to provide community for MN families with children's museum
ST. CLOUD — In July 2020, as millions of people were adjusting to working from home, 5 Under 40 winner Cassie Miles was going into the office for the first time in eight years. It was part of her new role as executive director of the Great River Children's Museum. ...
$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...
Baseball Game Preview: Lake of the Woods on Home-Turf
The Lake of the Woods Bears will be playing at home against the Laporte Wildcats at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match. On Tuesday, Lake of the Woods came up...
The Lions Den
by Ann McLarty This past week has been a busy one for the Walker Lions. Sunday the local Lions hosted the District 5M9 Cabinet meeting at Hope Lutheran Church. About 50 individuals attended and enjoyed Trishaw rides offered by Walker Lions. The purchase and use of the Trishaw and the service it contributes to the community is one of our service projects. ...
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.
Hubbard County Sheriff’s Report
The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents for the northern part of Hubbard County from May 3-6:. Suspicious — Report of suspicious person, C.R. 36/460th St., advised. Abandoned — Abandoned car on Hwy. 64. Traffic stop — Citation issued, C.R. 39/Marigold Drive. ...
Pine River Garden Club annual plant sale is May 24
The Pine River Garden Club will host its annual plant sale in conjunction with the Pine River Farmers’ Market May 24 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Pine River Depot on Highway 371, south of the traffic light on the west side. This annual sale features perennial plants from area gardeners’ gardens so you know the plants will do well in this growing zone. Typically there are perennial flowers, rhubarb, some tomatoes and a variety of annual flowers, dahlia tubers, canna bulbs, gladiola corms, hostas, day...
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....
Karch Frazier homers in WHA 11-4 home win over Laporte
Eight runs in the bottom of the first inning is all Walker-Hackensack-Akeley needed as they beat visiting Laporte 11-4 Friday night. The Wolves opened the inning with five straight hits, followed by a walk, a single and another walk. After two outs another a single scored the final two runs of the inning. Brad Hasse got the win with six solid innings of work. He allowed two unearned runs on...
In Business: ‘Flora & Floret’ in Park Rapids Has Busy Mother’s Day Weekend
Many around the world celebrated Mother’s Day over the weekend, which meant certain retailers got busy with shoppers coming in for last-minute gifts. In downtown Park Rapids, Flora & Floret, owned and operated by Tessa Kumpula, was busy with flower orders for the holiday. Kumpula started the business after seeing the building and instantly knowing what to do with it.
Tianna Tee Time
18-Hole League by Bonnie Franke and Joyce Nelson Schuette On Thursday we had more of our snowbirds back and welcomed two new members for a fun dy of golf with plenty of sunshine. In total we had 12 members playing a game called Lucky 13. We only counted net scores for 13 holes. But each...
WHA boys break course record at Arnold Palmer Invite; Elling takes medalist honors
The Walker-Hackensack-Akeley boys’ golf team set a tournament record when they shot a 302 and won the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Deacon’s Lodge May 7. Lake Elling also shot a tournament record 68 to win medalist honors and lead WHA. Parker Brock was fourth with a 74, Maverick Reed shot a 78, Michael Dascalos had an 83, Gus Pedersen an 86 and Logan Felton shot a 104. Eden Prairie took...
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