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Tianna Tee Time: 18-Hole League
The weather was perfect for 25 members to play on Thursday in the 1-2-3 Team Game format. Three teams picked up some credit at the pro shop to be used for some wonderful merchandise. The lucky winners in first place were Paula Pederson, Ann Owen, Bev Novak and Sandy Emery with a score of 117. ...
Tianna Tee Time: Nine-Hole League
Pretty exciting game of golf this week at Tianna! Lots of good golfing seen by the pars and the birdies! The game was 3 Blind Mice where the golfers play their regular round and then after the round is over we’re told which three holes will be changed to “pars” on our score. This went well for most of us, but a few had little help from the pars as...
Walker Area Food Shelf new executive director is Kristine James
Kristine James is the new executive director of the Walker Area Food Shelf, a role in which she oversees the organization’s mission to combat food insecurities in the Walker area and surrounding communities. With a dedication to community services and a passion for helping others, James brings extensive experience in nonprofit commitment and deep understanding of the challenges faced by underserved individuals. Before joining the Walker Area Food Shelf, James...
DNR’s Jody Derks to speak on the Future of Our Lakes in Longville
Jody Derks, area fisheries assistant supervisor with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will speak on managing lake fish populations Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. in Salem Lutheran Church’s fellowship hall in Longville. A meet and greet social with refreshments begins at 6 p.m. Derks graduated from University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he earned bachelor of science degrees in Fisheries and Biology. After two years with the Wisconsin DNR, Derks moved to Minnesota and spent three years at the Fergus Falls Area Fisheries office....
Turtle races return to Longville
Every Wednesday through Aug. 14 is Turtle Race Time in downtown Longville From 1-3:30 p.m., Main Street will be blocked off for games, contests and, of course the Turtle Races. About 1 p.m. after everything has been set up, the games and contests begin. This includes the YMCA dance, chicken dance and hula-hoop contest, to name a few. ...
Leech Lake Chamber welcomes Mick Talbot, new president/CEO
Welcome to the new Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Mick Talbot. The Leech Lake Area Chamber Board of Directors welcomed Talbot to his new role July 15. They are confident that Talbot will uphold the mission of the chamber and build upon the strong foundation that has been there for over 70 years. Talbot, a Grand Rapids native, is excited to be back in northern Minnesota after living...
Block Party Aug. 2 Fundraiser
Friday night kick-off to the Leech Lake Area Block Party is going to be an event you won’t want to miss!! Beginning at 6 p.m. Aug. 2, plan on joining friends and neighbors for an old fashioned time of games, getting to know one another, and sharing a meal of pulled BBQ pork, BBQ chicken, chips and a beverage, all for a donation of $10 per plate with proceeds going to offset the costs of Saturday’s events. After dinner stay to play games, and then at dusk enjoy a movie and popcorn under the stars. Walker’s city park has so much beauty and space to relax and share a smile with old friends and new. Please come Aug. 2 for the kickoff to the event of the summer! Article submitted by Block Party Committee
The old and the new
One day, I was sitting at my computer, like most kids do nowadays when they have many better things they could be doing, and googled the most notable people in Walker, Minnesota. Mary Walsh, the fourth wife of Ernest Hemingway, came up first, and the second name to come up was Jimmy Kellogg. Jimmy Kellogg! I know that guy! Upon reading further, I discovered the name on the list was better known as Jimmy Darts — the grandson of the Jimmy Kellogg I knew. The...
Walker Area Food Shelf new executive director is Kristine James
Kristine James is the new executive director of the Walker Area Food Shelf, a role in which she oversees the organization’s mission to combat food insecurities in the Walker area and surrounding communities. With a dedication to community services and a passion for helping others, James brings extensive experience in nonprofit commitment and deep understanding of the challenges faced by underserved individuals. Before joining the Walker Area Food Shelf, James...
Hubbard County Sheriff’s Report
The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents for the northern part of Hubbard County from July 9-16. Fireworks — 17999 Ivy Dr., assisted and advised. Suspicious activity — 31308 We Jack Rd., arrested adult. Accident with injury — State 34 and State 226, assist another agency. ...
Longville Lakes Arts Center has a new home
The Longville Lakes Arts Alliance, also known as the Longville Lakes Arts Center recently moved into a new storefront at the corner of County Road 5 and State Highway 84 in downtown Longville. The Art Center’s new space will provide the community a center for all kinds of arts events. “Our vision is to establish Longville as a thriving hub for artistic exploration and community engagement,” their website states. “By...
LongBow Ladies Golf League July 17 Report
The 17 LongBow Ladies Golf League members encountered considerably cooler temperatures and a light breeze compared to the previous week as they played their regular league day July 17. The five groups played Lone Ranger — a team game where on each hole two nets combine for the team score. The Lone Ranger’s net is added to the best net of the team’s other three players. The Lone Ranger starts with Player 1 and moves through Player 4 and repeats. ...
Hackensack ‘Buy a Brick’ brings in $22K to endowment fund
In just five short years the Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation has raised $100,000. For two of those years, the “Hundreds for Hack” buy a brick program fundraiser has been raising money for the foundation, with more than $22,000 brought in. Last week a ribbon cutting ceremony was held to unveil all the decorative bricks that were installed around the flagpole near the Chamber building in City Park. ...
Camping trips for youth teach love of outdoors
Happy Dancing Turtle is offering two overnight camping experiences for girls in second- through eighth-grades. Through the trips, or “Turtle Treks,” girls will have the opportunity to experience the ins-and-outs of camping while building friendships and enjoying time outdoors. Girls taking part in Turtle Treks will learn vital camping skills like how to set up a tent, how to start and cook over a fire, and Leave No Trace responsibilities....
Forest History Center hosts Be a Naturalist Day July 27
GRAND RAPIDS — Explore the natural wonders of the north woods with the Forest History Center on Be a Naturalist Day, featuring outdoor activities and learning opportunities for the whole family Saturday. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Forest History Center, 2609 County Road 76. The cost is free for MNHS members or included with regular site admission. Ticket purchase required for horse-drawn trolley rides. More information is available at mnhs.org/foresthistory ...
Paws and Claws Pets of the Week
Guacamole, a 2-year-old domestic shorthair kitty, is looking for a home! He just loves to be petted and follow his human around. He can be shy around the other cats in the colony but does well. He prefers to avoid any confrontation and finds a place to snuggle up and take a quiet cat nap in. Namora came to the shelter as a stray so not much is known of her history. She is very friendly and tolerant at intake. She appears to have a high prey drive so she may do best in a home without cats, but can’t...
This Week in History
10 years ago... Seventeen members of the WHA Choir performed last weekend in front of close to 15,000 Moondance Jammers. The teenagers came onstge during Foreignenr’s performance of their 1984 hit, “I Want to Know What Love Is.” This is part of the British band’s charity partnership with the Grammy Foundation. As part of the...
Leech Lake Chamber new member is Bay Beauty Co.
The newest member of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is Bay Beauty Co., located on Sixth Street in downtown Walker. Waleya, the business owner, says she stumbled into the beauty industry 12 years ago. She started out as a tattoo artist and discovered eyelash extensions while working on a client. That led to training and she soon became a trainer for JB Lashes in California. In 2012, she attended Esthetic School, and introduced eyelash extensions to northern Minnesota. Waleya’s business grew quickly while working in Bemidji the past 11 years, and she is now working in Walker exclusively where she is focusing on medical grade skincare line ZO. All the products are in stock at the store. “We’ve created a relaxing atmosphere where our clients can refresh and just feel good.” Kristen Hemmingsen, a nurse practitioner out of Sola in Fosston, will come to Walker twice a month offering Dysport and vitamin injections. To learn more, call (218) 760-6030.
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