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Cass County Sheriff’s Report
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to 109 incidents between April 28-May 4, including the following: Abandoned vehicle, 64th St. SW, Motley. Accident, no injury, Hwy. 2 NW, Cass Lake. Activity, Hwy. 2 NW, Cass Lake. Activity, First St. N.,...
2 dead, 3 critically injured in Cass County crash
PINE RIVER TOWNSHIP, Minn. — Two people are dead and three others are gravely injured after a crash in Cass County early Sunday.The crash happened around 12:38 a.m. at 24th Street Southwest and 36th Avenue Southwest in Pine River Township, according to the Minnesota State Patrol.A pickup truck heading west on 24th Street collided head-on with a sedan heading in the opposite direction, the patrol said.The driver of the sedan, a 39-year-old man, and one of his passengers, a 50-year-old woman, were killed. Another passenger, a 53-year-old man, was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries. Two people in the truck — a 32-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman — are also hospitalized in grave condition.There was another passenger in the sedan, but the patrol did not say whether he was injured or not.Alcohol may have been a factor in the crash, the patrol said.
Leech Lake Tribal Officers Respond To Complaint Near Allens Bay
Leech Lake Tribal Officers responded to a complaint in the area of Allens Bay in Cass Lake on Tuesday. When they arrived, they saw a sawed off shotgun in plain view and after trying to detain the suspects one of them fled on foot. The scene was secured and after...
This Week in History
10 years ago... Road work will begin Friday on Phase V of the Shingobee Connection bike trail and pedestrian tunnel beneath the highway coming into Walker from the east. Car traffic will be detoured down Walker Boulevard, and truck traffic will be detoured around town using the AGC Cut-Across over to Hwy. 34. 25 years...
WHA Ornithology class creates bioactive vivarium: a mini ecosystem
A group of budding young scientists at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley recently embarked on a remarkable journey to create a bioactive vivarium, a miniature ecosystem encapsulated within a glass tank, with contagious excitement and unwavering determination. Unlike traditional terrariums or aquariums that rely heavily on human intervention for maintenance, a bioactive vivarium replicates the natural cycles and processes found in the wild, creating a more balanced and sustainable environment. Under the guidance of...
Trishaw rides given at Lions 5M9 cabinet meeting
The Walker Lions hosted the 5M9 Cabinet meeting Sunday that included giving rides on the Trishaw. Approximately 50 Lions enjoyed a dinner of stuffed ravioli, Caesar salad, and bread stick catered by Lion Chris Thompson and Walker Lions. The meeting was chaired by outgoing District Governor Linda Ahlbrecht-Norby. Ahlbrecht-Norby talked about “Changing the Hearts of Lions” and also gave everyone some ideas to carry back to their individual clubs to promote “Lionism.” District 5M9 is situated in central Minnesota and consists of 62 Lions and four Leos Clubs. District 5M9 Lions has clubs in Aitkin, Becker, Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard, Ottertail, Northern Todd, Wadena, and Wilkin counties.
Tianna Tee Time
18-Hole League by Bonnie Franke and Joyce Schuette The 2024 season of the Tianna Ladies 18-hole league kicked off May 2 with nine members playing. The day started with temperatures in the upper 40s and a periodic sprinkle of rain. After nine holes, three members decided it was just too cold and called it a...
The Lions Den
by Ann McLarty It is a busy week for Walker Lions as we also host the annual Lions Scholarship Award Banquet Wednesday night at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School. I am not exactly sure how long Lions have hosted this banquet but I believe it is as old as the Walker Lions Club which is over 40 years. Awards are given to the outstanding student in each area of study. Recipients are chosen...
Laporte girls shut out Red Lake 15-0
The Laporte softball team improved their record to 3-2 with a 15-0 shut out at home April 30 over Red Lake. In a game shortened to four innings due to weather, Macey Morris picked up the win. She went all four innings, only gave up two hits — both came in the first inning — and fanned eight. Laporte broke the game open with a six-run second and followed with...
New fundraiser for WHA Basketball players
The future of the Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Basketball program looks very strong, thanks to many recent positive changes and events. This is in large part to the addition of several opportunities for players and coaches outside of the regular season. WHA basketball had 167 players participate in the program this year — K-12 has been growing quickly. New ideas and a focus on the future have proven to create positive changes through...
WHA girls split double-header at Nevis
Walker-Hackensack-Akeley and Nevis met in a conference showdown Friday on the Tigers’ home field. The visiting Wolves won the first game 5-4 in seven innings, and Nevis took the second 5-1 in five. Gretchen Turney only gave up five hits and two walks with two strike outs. WHA’s defense recorded 14 outs including 11 by grounder, and only committed one error. ...
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