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10 years ago... Following Dist. 4 County Commissioner Jim Dowson’s announcement that he would not run for re-election, Walker Mayor Scott Bruns has announced his candidacy for that seat in the November elections. Bruns has been a very active community leader for more than 30 years. He is in his third term as mayor and also served on the council for 10 years. He also has been a member of...
Cass County Board discusses capital improvement plan, short-term rentals, transfer station
A Capital Improvement Plan, levies, short-term rentals and the viability of the Pine River Transfer Station were all discussed during the May 14 Cass County Board meeting held at Pine Lake Township Town Hall. The meeting opened with a public hearing with Highway Engineer Darrick Anderson asking the board to revoke the part of Highway 4 between 19th Ave NW and Plantain Trail NW to Pine Lake Township. There was no significant public input, and the Public Hearing was closed a minute later. ...
Upcoming Public Hearing on Cass County's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
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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...
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...
ATV Safety Field Day classes June 8 at WACC
Two ATV Safety Field Day classes are available June 8 the Walker Area Community Center (WACC), 105 Tower Avenue. The classes are a cooperative effort of the Cass County Sheriff’s Office and the Woodtick Wheelers ATV Club. The classes will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 4 p.m. Classes begin with classroom instruction and written quiz, followed by the outside riding obstacle course. Please arrive 30...
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...
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...
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...
Memorial Day services announced by Legion, VFW Posts
Area American Legion and VFW Posts have announced their Memorial Day weekend schedules. The public is invited to attend services to honor deceased military veterans, all held on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, except as noted. Walker Spencer-Ross American Legion Post 134 and Legion Auxiliary in Walker will hold services at 10 a.m. Memorial Day,...
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...
The old and the new
The Walker Rotary Club just lost a good share of it’s life’s blood. Thelma Grimley was the heart and soul of everything the organization stands for — service above self. Paul Harris, the founder of Rotary International, would have been proud to know one who abided so diligently by his doctrine: one profits most who serves best. Thelma had 27 years of perfect attendance in an organization that stood for everything she stood for, before she spent her last three years at an assisted living...
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