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Walker Public Library urges families to go to the library and sign up for Read, Renew, Repeat
Walker Public Library launches it Read, Renew, Repeat summer reading program June 4. Everyone is invited to the kick off event that will include snacks, activities, crafts and games for families and all ages starting at 1 p.m. Register your kiddos to participate in the two-month program so they can win prizes for reaching their reading goals. “We’ve planned a wonderful program for kids to make the library a great...
The Old and the New
What a beautiful time of the year! There’s a symphony of flowering crabs, tulips, lilacs, daffodils and violets in bloom, and people are out working on their yards and gardens to make our little town even more gorgeous than Mother Nature created. It’s great to see the pride our residents in Walker take in their yards and gardens. My mom always took great pride in her rock garden that consisted, not only of many varieties of plants and flowers, but also featured a little brook...
Local Bookstore Hosts Thriller Author Matt Goldman for 'Still Waters' Discussion
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Northwoods Arts Council ‘Brings the Arts to Life’ in north central Minnesota
The Northwoods Arts Council (NAC) continues its mission of “Bringing the Arts to Life” in Hackensack and the surrounding area by hosting another exciting summer lineup. Events include “An Afternoon with author William Kent Krueger” in June, the summer Lakeside Concert Series, the Josh Duffee Music Festival in July, and the 29th annual Art and Book Festival in August. On June 12, award-winning author William Kent Krueger gave a presentation...
Summer classes for children at Happy Dancing Turtle
Happy Dancing Turtle is offering classes for 4- and 5-year-olds to learn about sustainability and nature appreciation. Beginning June 3 and continuing on the first and third Mondays through August, the Tiny Turtles program offers young children time to explore the natural world around them at the Hunt Utilities Group Resilient Living Campus. “Through outdoor play and exploration, kids will learn about plants, animals, and their habitats, and much more!...
Faith in Action kicks off 18th annual fundraiser raffle
The UFORCE 600 is here! Raffle tickets are now available at local businesses for the Faith in Action for Cass County 2024 Fundraiser Raffle. The grand prize is a 2024 CF MOTO UFORCE 600 with an aluma trailer from Loney Sales and Service of Walker. The machine and trailer will be on display at area businesses throughout the raffle period. The second-place prize is $1,000 cash and the third-place prize...
Hackensack drafts ‘friendly’ food truck ordinance
The Hackensack City Council approved May 13 a resolution “authorizing the licensing and operation of Mobile Food Units (MFU), aka food trucks, within the City.” In drafting the resolution, Mayor Bill Kennedy said the council tried to take into consideration the interests of established businesses (food or non-food), food trucks, special events or festivals, and other factors. “It’s better to be food truck friendly,” he concluded, “and not try to...
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...
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.” ...
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...
These Hackensack, MN based Cats are the latest up for adoption and in need of a good home
Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of hackensack..
Discover the wonders of Minnesota's Loons
Summer Workshops Offered by the National Loon Center and Northern Waters Land Trust The National Loon Center (NLC) and Northern Waters Land Trust (NWLT), in collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR)—Loon Restoration Project, are thrilled to announce the return of the popular summer workshop series: “From Land to Water: Conserving Minnesota’s Loons.” This year we are introducing a new and expanded format featuring two programs each month: a specialized conservation topic with guest experts and an introduction to loon surveys, providing...
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