Walker Pilot Community News

Quick Recap

• Lakeland PBS announced surpassing the 50 percent mark of its $2 million 'Viewers Like You' fundraising goal with grants and a...

Join Walker-area residents for local environmental engagement at Balsam Moon Preserve's Earth Day event April 22, 6-8 p.m.:

• Tree seed saving &...

Big win for local PBS: Lakeland PBS surpassed 50% of its $2 million “Viewers Like You” goal, sparked by a federal funding cut.

• Key boosts: Grants...

Mark your calendars, Walker hunters – spring turkey season runs April 15 through May 31 with six phases:

• Youth & Archery: April 15-May 31
• A: April...

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 As ice recedes, safe practices around cold water are critical: The ice is gone from most lakes in the southern part of...

DNA breakthrough could crack the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, with an ex-FBI agent saying her kidnappers will likely get caught soon.

Local volunteer opportunity with Civil Air Patrol: auxiliary of U.S. Air Force providing emergency services like search & rescue for communities.

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Vital alert for Walker residents: Ice on many northern lakes is melting quickly, making safe practices around cold water essential as spring thaw hits.

Local Club Donations

• 🔥 Walker Legion Gaming Committee: The Walker Legion Gaming Committee donated $1,000 to the Northstar Shooting Sports...

Hackensack drew ~300 to its ‘No Kings’ rally on March 28 – one of the smallest nationally but proportionally huge for its 304 population among 3,300+ events. Cass County DFL thrilled by response; pro-Trump counter-protest drew 50+.

• Special donation: 4-foot steel fire pit for summer auction
• Crafted locally: Designed and cut by Troy Carlson; idea from Ryan Humphrey (Enbridge...

Walker Legion Gaming Committee donated $1,000 to the Northstar Shooting Sports Club, highlighting veteran-led community support for local shooting sports.

• Environmental win: Walker Lions dropped off 350 pounds of recyclable plastic at Coborn’s in Little Falls last week
• Community boost: Now working on their second bench for Walker residents
• Local pride in action for a greener, better town.

Nostalgic highlights from Walker Pilot archives:

• 25 years ago: Scot Storm's loon print named among U.S. Art's top 50; ex-architect turned wildlife...

• Two open board positions at Hackensack Hub for dedicated locals to guide community programs and events
• Offers farmers markets, classes, coffee...

Quick peek at today's community marketplace:

• Services: Quality Concrete & Blacktop with 38 years experience
• For sale: 2023 Suzuki boat $2,500;...

Community spotlight: Headwaters Center for Lifelong Learning presents the Park Rapids Area High School Speech Team.

• Date & Time: April 7, 1 to 2:30...

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• June opening at former Lodge site on Hwy 371, construction underway
• Capacity for 8 infants, 14 toddlers, 20 preschoolers plus after-school/summer...

Walker’s P.E.O. Chapter CY recently inducted its new biennial officers, showcasing local women's strong community leadership. Terms pass quickly thanks to the good times!