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Letter to the editor: Thanks to all who gave, helped with new Hackensack sign
Thanks to all who gave, helped with new Hackensack sign Thank you to all who brought us the new Hackensack sign on the south edge of town. The sign was funded through donations from the Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation, Hackensack Lions, Hackensack American Post 202 and Legion Auxiliary. Jody Kane of Kane Electric donated his time to install the lighting and update electrical components. Diana Grundeen of Trio Landscaping...
The old and the new
A couple week ago 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 appreciative of 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...
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...
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. ...
LongBow Senior Men’s Golf League results for May 14
Ten teams and 38 players competed May 14 at the Bob Savre Senior Men’s League played at LongBow Country Club. The game was three low net scores on each hole. Five best team scores First: 197 (-19 net) Mike Olson...
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...
This Week in History
10 years ago... With less than 28 hours to spare until fishing opener, the last ice went out May 8 on Leech Lake. Thursday afternoon, DNR Fisheries declared the ice was out. However, The P-I’s intrepid observer spotted one last ice floe (a whole floe, not just chunks or slush) holding on stubbornly to city pier. Just before dusk, the floe disappeared and the ice was officially out! ...
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...
Baseball Game Preview: Sebeka Plays at Home
The Sebeka Trojans will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Browerville Tigers at 4:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'. Sebeka will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first...
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...
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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