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Hubbard County Sheriff’s Report
The Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents for the northern part of Hubbard County from June 24-30. Traffic stop — Highway 64/Kabekona Forest Road, verbal warning. Dispute — Incident at 20672 Forest Park Drive. Driving complaint — 398th Street/State 200, unable to locate. ...
This Week in History
10 years ago... The WHA School Board welcomed a new administrative team at its July board meeting. Sup’t. Dave Endicott comes to WHA from Pequot Lakes, where he was elementary principal. Elementary Principal Jill McGowan’ professional career was at Wayzata School District as a third, fourth and fifth grade teacher and instructional coach. ...
Mississippi Headwaters Board OK’s funding to help Brainerd resident stop gully erosion
The Mississippi Headwaters Board (MHB) approved $10,000 of funding to help heal a large gully south of Brainerd that is yielding 104 pounds of phosphorus and 123 tons of sediment directly into the river. Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District Technician Adam Maliski supplied the board with pictures of the gully and said that the site will install two infiltration basins and create a step-down riffle pool design plan to reduce soil from entering the Mississippi river. This will meet the state priorities to restore impaired waters that are close to meeting state water quality standards; and restore and protect the water resources for public use, public health, and drinking water. The project will use native vegetation to preserve the aesthetic view for boaters, kayakers and canoeists. This is an example of how the MHB can partner with local agencies to help protect our beautiful Mississippi river.
Visitor’s day scheduled at University of Minnesota North Central Research and Outreach Center July 23
GRAND RAPIDS — The University of Minnesota North Central Research and Outreach Center (NCROC) will host its annual Visitor’s Day July 23 from 2-6 p.m. Tours, activities, informational booths and vendors will be featured throughout the event. Visitors will be able to take wagon tours to NCROC’s apple orchard, bog, and through various research areas. Two presentations featuring Helga the Hereford, a full-size cow model designed to simulate dystocia events...
Author Mary Casanova to present ‘One-Dog Canoe’ Story Time at Walker Library July 11, Cass Lake Library July 12
The Walker Public Library will host award-winning Minnesota author Mary Casanova for a special story time featuring her book “One-Dog Canoe,” Thursday at 2 p.m. The interactive presentation is geared towards families with children in pre-kindergarten through third-grade and will feature puppets and a canoe. When a girl and her dog set out on a canoe trip together, they’re expecting a quiet afternoon for two. Then a beaver decides to...
Tree Of Life branches out in Laporte
The Laporte Benedict Lions annual fundraiser has begun for the Laporte EMS and Fire Department. The Tree Of Life represents the names of local people who have passed away or are being honored through the donations made to the EMS and fire department. Donations are accepted through August and can be mailed to Margaret Renskers, 29416 Nu Robco all Dr., Laporte, MN 56461. Make the checks payable to Benedict Laporte Lions and include the names of those that you would like to honor or in the memory of, and those names will be put on a leaf and posted in Laporte.
Fundraising summer meals at Union Congregational Church in Hackensack
Holiday meals are taken for granted by so many of us that we forget that there are families that are not so fortunate and could use some assistance in this area. Our Men’s Fellowship group at Union Congregational Church is spearheading Summer Fundraiser Meals, held at UCC on the third Wednesday of the month from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Friendship Hall. All free-will donations go directly toward purchasing...
Nature and nurture workshop day July 20 at Balsam Moon Preserve
PINE RIVER — Summer busy-ness calls for time to slow down in nature, and Balsam Moon Preserve’s Nature and Nurture Day of workshops for all ages invites you to pause in nature for rest, renewal, re-energizing while learning. July 20 offers many options through the day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You may sign up for one session during the day, or participate in the full day by bringing a sack lunch for the lunch break. Each session runs 90 minutes with a lunch...
Bemidji Summer Musicians Recital Series continues July 10
The 37th season of the Summer Recital Series presented by the Bemidji Area Church Musicians (BACM) continues Wednesday at noon at the First Baptist Church. This recital will feature Wade Martin, vocals and guitar, his wife, Amanda Willis-Martin, piano and their son, Mathison, piano. They will present a number of selections in a variety of styles. A luncheon will follow the 30-minute concert with a price to be announced. First...
Shingobee Connection Trail Phase 6 funding secured
The first five phases of the Shingobee Connection Trail, a multiyear project, was completed in 2014 linking the State Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trail Systems. The name “Shingobee” was chosen because of its Ojibwe translation meaning pine, cedars, spruce and typifies the high- quality natural region the trail traverses. The idea for the Shingobee Connection Trail emerged during June 2005. Over the next few years dozens of people stepped forward...
Hackensack Legion Family donations or Ride for the Vets
The Hackensack American Legion Family presented donations to Brad Taylor of the American Legion Riders, Chapter 134, raised during the Ride for Vets held June 22. Legion Commander David Woodruff, Sons of American Legion Commander Greg Haroldson, and Auxiliary members Bonnie Dupre and Ann Zeman presented the donations.
Proposed changes to recreation fees identified by the Chippewa National Forest
CASS LAKE — The Chippewa National Forest is proposing changes to recreation fees at developed campground sites across the Forest. Camping fees have not increased since 2008 for most Forest campgrounds. The rental fee for the Norway Beach Picnic Shelter is proposed to decrease. In addition, the Chippewa is considering offering overnight rentals at two cabins within the Joyce Estates on Trout Lake. The proposed fees by site can be found at: fs.usda.gov/alerts/chippewa/alerts-notices/?aid=88370 ...
Author Mary Casanova to present ‘One-Dog Canoe’ Story Time at Walker Library July 11, Cass Lake Library July 12
The Walker Public Library will host award-winning Minnesota author Mary Casanova for a special story time featuring her book “One-Dog Canoe,” Thursday at 2 p.m. The interactive presentation is geared towards families with children in pre-kindergarten through third-grade and will feature puppets and a canoe. When a girl and her dog set out on a canoe trip together, they’re expecting a quiet afternoon for two. Then a beaver decides to...
Theology in the trenches: ‘The Little Boy and the Shower Door’
For two years I’d been drooling over the shower displays at a larger hardware store up the road. After all, who doesn’t wanna “save big money!” Drawn to one in particular, each time I entered, I’d walk over to it in hopes of opening the glass door. It never opened. I thought it unusual that a display model would not open, but in hopes of it doing just that, I’d try and try again pushing it this way and that. It did not budge. ...
Veterans Home in Bemidji dedicated
ST. PAUL — Gov. Tim Walz and other elected officials joined veterans and community leaders to officially dedicate the new Bemidji veterans home July 1. In addition to Bemidji, MDVA opened two other Minnesota Veterans Homes in Montevideo and Preston earlier this year. The three new homes will allow Minnesota to serve almost 200 more veterans needing skilled nursing care as they age. “We have an obligation to meet the...
LongBow Senior Men’s Golf League results for July 2
Ten teams and 40 players competed at the Bob Savre Senior Men’s League July 2 at LongBow Country Club. The game was three low net scores on each hole. Five best team scores First: 199 (-17 net) Ray Zittlow 67,...
Short-term detour on Highway 34 in Akeley scheduled
BEMIDJI — Motorists on Highway 34 in Akeley will encounter a short-term detour July 9-18 when crews complete drainage work, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The detour will utilize Fourth Street between Pleasant Avenue and Graceson Avenue. For more information as well as staging and detour maps, visit the project website: www.mndot.gov/d2/projects/hwy34-akeley Stay...
The Lions Den
by Ann McLarty Wow! June is over and it is already the Fourth of July! The summer is really flying by. As I stated earlier the parade will start an hour earlier at 1 p.m. and the route will remain the same as last year which is on Michigan. Hopefully next year the issues with the bypass will be resolved. It is kind of crucial with the overload of through...
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