Pine Cone Press-Citizen

08/20/2026

The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation is proud to support the expansion of the Lucette Links disc golf course from 9 holes to 18 with a grant for $500. Click here to learn more!

The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation is proud to support the expansion of the Lucette Links disc golf course from 9 holes to 18 with a grant for $500. Pictured are HLACF Partner Fund Advisor Kris Biessener and Lucette Links team lead Bill Kennedy. Photo submitted.

08/19/2026

Raise your glass for a great cause at A Toast to Giving at Karma Gallery & Wine Bar in downtown Longville on Saturday, August 22. The event is a soft-launch of Karma's long-awaited wine bar and proceeds support the Longville Area Women of Today. Click on the link and check out this ad attached for more information! https://www.pineconepresscitizen.com/news/2026/aug/16/raise-your-glass-for-a-great-cause-at-a-toast-to-giving/

08/18/2026

A Triad meeting will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, August 19 at 11 a.m. at the Hackensack Hub, 89 Main Avenue E. in Hackensack. The meeting will bring together law enforcement and community members for an opportunity to learn about fraud prevention, personal safety and ways to stay connected with local resources. Click here to learn more!

The next Triad meeting will be held Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Hackensack Hub, 89 Main Avenue E. in Hackensack.

08/14/2026

Pickled Loon Saloon and Lakers Lions host annual Corn Feed on Saturday, August 15. Click here to learn more!

The Emily, Outing, Fifty Lakes “Lakers Lions” Club will once again host their much-loved Annual Corn Feed on Saturday, August 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pickled Loon Saloon in Emily. The family-friendly event blends great food, live music, local vendors, raffles, and environmental educati...

08/13/2026

North Central MN lake levels impacted by persistent drought. Click here to learn more!

With lower-than-normal rainfall and higher-than-normal temperatures in the last few weeks, persistent drought and lower lake levels have become common across a large portion of the state.

08/12/2026

Wefelmeyer Picklefest planned for Aug. 15 in Pine River. Click here to learn more!

Wefelmeyer Picklefest returns to Pine River on Saturday, Aug. 15, with a full day of activities planned from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

08/12/2026

Cass County Commissioners seek awareness on tax dispute. Click here to learn more!

WALKER—Cass County commissioners unanimously approved publishing an OP-ED in local newspapers during the regular meeting on Tues., Aug. 4. This information is being published to raise awareness about a state property tax issue that could leave local governments responsible for repaying previously ...

08/07/2026

Longville's Young at Heart Senior Club will host a bake sale tomorrow, August 8, on Longville's Main Street. Click here to learn more!

Come support the Longville Young-At-Heart Senior Club at one of their last events of the summer, their annual bake sale. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, shop a wide selection of tasty home-baked goods on Longville’s Main Street.

08/06/2026

Little Sand Group Home: Helping girls rewrite their stories for 50 years. Learn more about the non-profit organization and how they work every day to improve the lives of underserved individuals in our communities.

Michelle Pepin still remembers one morning she arrived at school early as a ninth grader. A new classmate climbed out of a car driven by an older man. When Michelle asked about him, the girl casually replied, “That’s my boyfriend. We’ve been out partying all night.” The girl explained she wa...

08/06/2026

Hackensack is preparing for their 31st annual Book and Art Festival. More than 65 artists and 35 Minnesota authors will fill Lake Avenue, Third Street and the Hackensack Community Building with original artwork, books and demonstrations. Click here to learn more!

As summer winds down, one of the Lakeland’s signature events is set to return to downtown Hackensack. The 31st Annual Northwoods Arts Council Art & Book Festival will take place Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., bringing together artists, authors, musicians and visitors for a full day cel...