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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.
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! ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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!
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.” ...
$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...
Running Wolves boys win conference; girls finish fourth
The Running Wolves boys’ team easily won the Northland Conference Meet held Thursday at Lake of the Woods Schools. Walker-Hackensack-Akeley won 10 events and finished second in four to earn 205 points. Finishing second was Pine River-Backus with 112 points, Northome-Kelliher-Blackduck was third at 109 and Nevis fourth with 93 points. In first place were Hayden Rettke in the 110 hurdles at 18.18 and the pole vault at 11 feet;...
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. ...
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....
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