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Nevis Women’s Club wins host fall conference Sept. 13 at NL Casino
Four speakers will provide engaging and thought-provoking information for rural women of all ages when the General Federal of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) Nevis Area Women’s Club hosts a fall conference. The second conference, Empowering Women/Resilience, a hopeful response to life’s challenges, will be held at the Northern Lights Casino in Walker Sept. 13. Back by popular demand this year is Mariah Prussia, the founder of Define the Fight, who is...
‘The Prom’ at Central Lakes College July 23-Aug 1
BRAINERD — The CLC Performing Arts Center is excited to announce its upcoming production of the musical The Prom, performing at the Chalberg Theatre on the campus of Central Lakes College. “The Prom” debuted in 2016 and was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score. The story follows four eccentric Broadway stars in desperate need of a new stage. When they learn that a small-town prom is facing controversy, they see an opportunity to put themselves back in the spotlight....
Cass County Sheriff’s Report
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to 132 incidents between July 7-13, including the following: Accident, no injury, 522 Minnesota Ave., Walker. Assist other law enforcement, 22 Second St. NE, Cass Lake. Assist other agency, State 64 SW, Motley. Business,...
Family enrichment classes scheduled for July, August, September
Free Family Enrichment classes will be held at Mt. Zion Church in Bemidji over the next couple of months. The classes are July 25, Aug. 8 and 22, and Sept. 5 and 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each day. Classes are for adult/child/family, aged 12 and up — children must have an adult family member present. All supplies are provided, just bring a painting shirt. ...
Theology in the trenches: ‘What I Didn’t Know About Retirement’
The conversation wasn’t really one at all. Rather, it was a single question posed. “Why do you read with your lips, whispering the words each time you read?” Fair enough it was to ask, but my reply was a surprise even to me. “I didn’t know I did!” Although I’ve been “retired” for a few years now, I’ve been patiently waiting for my husband to catch up in hopes we’d...
Church of Cash returns to Music in the Park July 28
A tribute to Johnny Cash will be the final concert in the Music in the Park summer concert series Sunday in Longville. The Church of Cash kicks returns at 5 p.m. at the gazebo in the park area of Salem Lutheran Church, 1340 County Road 5. Johnny Cash’s unforgettable voice, characterized by its booming timbre and raw power, remains an enduring presence in the collective consciousness. Jay Ernest, the talented...
LongBow Senior Men’s Golf League results for July 16
There were nine teams and 36 players who competed at the Bob Savre Senior Men’s League played at LongBow July 16. The game was played in three flights with Stableford scoring. First Flight First: 140 points Tom Theisen 38, Mike...
Nevis Women’s Club wins award; to host fall conference at NL Casino
The GFWC Nevis Area Women’s Club won the oldest national General Federation of Women’s Clubs for their first conference Empowering Women to Lead 2022. The convention was held in the “windy city” of Chicago with over 1,300 women attending. The mission to excel in this award was to host a leadership-focused conference to expose rural women to women leaders, role models and potential mentors while forming new friendships and networks. ...
Music, camping, good times continue at Moondance July 18-20
Despite a change in lineup due to unforeseen circumstance, Moondance will proceed this weekend, but only with regional acts performing. Tickets for the Thursday-Saturday concert are $25 daily or $60 for three days. In addition to music, there will be food trucks, music bingo and more. Performers include Mallrats, A Hard Days Night, Arena, Free Bird, Them Pesky Kids, Weekend Rockstar, Sugar Buzz, Centerville All Stars, My Famous Friends, Mountain...
Hackensack Lending Library annual book sale
Roger Mack found his favorite author John Sanford in great abundance when he shopped early at the sale and Merrily Osburnsen chose over 20 books on tape! Both were part of the 307 visitors at the annual library book sale where 735 books were sold — all to benefit the Hackensack Lending Library in its quest to save the 88-year-old log cabin library, recently listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
LongBow Ladies Golf League July 10 report
Fourteen LongBow Ladies Golf League members played July 10 and gathered in the clubhouse at the end of their rounds for a social with treats. They played a non-team golf game of Best Poker Hand. Two members were co-winners with three of a kind. Winners were Dianne Larson and Lynn Reinertson. Hope Olson had low gross with a 90 and low net with 68. Jeanne Major birdied 5 and Suzie Mandsager chipped in on 8 for a par.
First Ace in 51-years highlights Tianna Best Ball
Mark Twain, the celebrated 19th century novelist and iconoclast, was quoted in 1911 on his irreverent view of golf, “Golf is a good walk spoiled!” Don’t tell that observation to Cold Spring’s Austin Athmann, as his spoiled walk in Walker earned him $5,000 when he aced the 172-yard second hole at Tianna Country Club June 23 to highlight the popular best-ball tournament. Organizer Ray Sauer and his wife Kathy had...
This Week in History
10 years ago... With signs and banners declaring “No Pipeline” and “Stop the Sandpiper,” 40-50 people opposed to Enbridge Energy’s proposed oil pipeline ascross the state kicked off a ride to raise awareness of thed hazards of a pipeline in Minnesota lake country. The protest was led by Winona LaDuke and five Honor the Earth riders on horseback The proposed 610 mile route would cross parts of Hubbard and Cass...
Passing the Peace Torch comes to Walker July 20
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run, an international torch relay, will be coming to Walker Saturday morning. The Peace Run will cover 98 miles on the 20th running from Bemidji to Brainerd on MN-200-E and MN-371-S passing the Peace Torch along the way. The international team is from six different countries and will be on the road for four months to promote peace, harmony and friendship. Along the route they...
WHA School Board searching for new high school principal
The Walker-Hackensack-Akeley School Board will be meeting over the next couple of weeks to look over applications and interview candidates after the abrupt resignation of High School Principal Tom Cooper at last week’s meeting. Tom Cooper, who has been the district principal for the last two years, official last day was July 8 — the same date as the board meeting. No letter of resignation was included in the package, but one was submitted. ...
Week 5 Hackensack Fishing Contest
It turns out you don’t need 177 contestants to put the dock under water, 109 contestants were sufficient to do it this week. And the fish were really biting with an average of four fish per contestant. As per usual, 50 percent of those fish were caught by a handful of youth — they must have a secret to their skill. The sun was out, and it was a pleasantly...
The old and the new
We are very fortunate to have The Paul Bunyan Playhouse in Bemidji so close to us, however, Walker Bay Theater is closer — and just as good! The theater is managed by Dave Holk, whose resume includes being a performer, director, artistic staff, voiceover, comedian, casting director, producer, choreographer, scenic set director, marketing and stage manager! Dave has been around the art and culture of drama in many, many ways, and for a long, long time! ...
Walker Rotary hears about Camp Olson
Camp Olson YMCA Executive Director Russell Link was the guest speaker at the July 9 Walker Rotary meeting where he distributed information about the camp — sharing the spirit of the Northwoods. Located near Longville, the camp comprises 1,100 acres including six different lakes. It is an independent, chartered camp and hosts around 1,300 young people each summer. It is open May 1 to Nov. 1 with five full-time staff and 90 seasonal. Camp Olson is a $1.7 million business in the Longville community and spends $400,000 each year locally. There are 60 buildings including a dining hall that holds...
Hubbard County Sheriff’s Report
The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents for the northern part of Hubbard County from June 30-July 9. Traffic stop — State 200/Mississippi Rd, verbal warning. Damage to property — 39530 Oriole Dr, incident report. B&W violation — 21706 490th St, verbal warning. ...
MREA welcomes new Executive Director Darrin Strosahl
The Minnesota Rural Education Association (MREA) Board of Directors is thrilled to announce that Darrin Strosahl has begun his role as executive director of the organization, effective July 1. Strosahl’s selection by the MREA Board comes after former Executive Director Bob Indihar’s retirement. Throughout his career, Strosahl has served in various education leadership positions in addition to his most recent Superintendent role at Plainview-Elgin-Millville Public Schools. At Northwest Technical College...
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