Conference rivals Walker-Hackensack-Akeley and Pine River-Backus have played many epic matches over the years, but this time the Wolves were no match for the Tigers.

Wildcat Arena was packed Oct. 1 as Laporte faced off against rival Nevis in volleyball action. Each set was close with the Tigers prevailing in four: 25-20, 21-25, 25-18 and 26-24.

The Northwest Minnesota Foundation (NMF) has awarded $82,500 in its latest Building Better Lives grant round, supporting nine organizations across northwest Minnesota.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Eleventh Crow Wing Lake, near Akeley.

The Dale and Harriet Jones Walker Public Library welcomes local musician Debbie Center to the library parking lot at 203 Tower Avenue W at 5 p.m. Oct. 8.

The Heartland Symphony Orchestra will begin its 50th anniversary season by performing its fall concert series, “Where We Were.” ...

Bemidji State University’s Center for Empowered Communities, led by Dr. Anna Carlson, associate professor of environmental studies, is partnering with the Duluth-based Arrowhead Regional Development C ...

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) announces the first round of Farm to Food Security Grant recipients.

The Mississippi Headwaters Board (MHB) is evaluating alternatives to Avenza Maps following changes to the platform that will affect the digital Mississippi River paddling maps.

Minneapolis artist Melissa Mickelson won the Minnesota Waterfowl Stamp Contest with an acrylic painting of a canvasback duck.

The Leech Lake Culture Alliance will host the 7th annual Unity Day Potluck – in celebration of Indigenouus People’s Day – at the Onigum Community Center Oct. 12.

Pine River Market Square, a local growers and crafters market, will host an indoor market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Warehouse, 307 Norway Ave.