Business Directory

AMERICAN LEGION CLUBS

BACKUS AMERICAN LEGION

Attractive lounge and meeting room off Hwy. 371, North of JCT. with Hwy 87W. Paper & electronic pull tabs. Meat Raffle Fridays 5:30pm. Bar Bingo Tuesday 6pm. Football Sports Boards. (Lic.# A-02865-001) Watch for special events. Open Noon Memorial Day through Labor Day, 2pm after Labor Day. Noon Friday & Saturday year round.

218-947-3156 | www.backuslegion.com HACKENSACK AMERICAN LEGION

Pull tabs available daily (Lic.# A00972-002) Hours are Tuesday through Sunday open from Noon to 12:30am Closed on Mondays. Meat raffles Thursday at 6pm and Sundays (Summers Only) at 4pm.

218-675-9191 SEE AD ON PAGE 23

BANKS & INSURANCE

CASS COMPANY INS. AGENCY

Serving all your insurance needs, for both seasonal and year around residents. Auto. Home. Health. Life.

Hackensack: 218-675-6610 | Pine River: 218-587-2374 FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Serving you with an understanding attitude, courtesy and professional service since 1902. Providing the most extensive selection of products for all of your banking, insurance and investment needs in Walker, Hackensack, Akeley, Longville, Backus, Remer, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake and Baxter.

Hackensack: 218-675-6969 | Walker: 218-547-1160 www.fnbnorth.com SEE AD ON BACK COVER STATE FARM INSURANCE - SPRY AGENCY

Serving all insurance and banking needs for our great lake country. Homeowners, cabin, boat, auto, life, bank, and Medicare supplements.

Email: brad@sprysf.com 218-547-3456 or 800-450-3347

DINING

BIRCHWOOD CHAR HOUSE & BAR

Fish Fry Fridays, Prime Rib Friday & Saturdays. Daily Lunch Specials. Live Music & Events. Watch our Facebook Page.

218-675-6200

ENTERTAINMENT

DEEP PORTAGE LEARNING CENTER

Located 10 miles east of Hackensack on Nature Center Drive NW. We have a nature center, environmental education programs, summer camp for ages 9-16, 14 miles of hiking/skiing trails. Open year round.

218-682-2325 | www.deep-portage.org MOONDANCE EVENTS

Hosts 2 Music Festivals, Moondance Jammin Country June 17-19/Moondance Jam July 21-24. A Beer and Wine Tasting Festival Sept 18. The Moondance Fairgrounds also houses the Lazy Moon Bar & Grill and the MDJ Saloon. It’s an ideal site for all gatherings: weddings, conventions, family reunions, all parties! New in 2021 Seasonal Campground! Located 7 miles east of Walker.

218-836-1055 | www.moondancejam.com SEE AD ON PAGE 22 NORTHERN LIGHTS CASINO, HOTEL & EVENT CENTER

105 luxurious rooms. Pool, hot-tub and sauna. Book meetings, parties or receptions at Events Center with full service catering.

866-652-4683 or 218-547-2744 SEE AD ON PAGE 22 RENDEZVOUS BREWING

Rendezvous Brewery and tap room is open! We are excited to create a space for people to come together and enjoy locally produced craft beer, made on site. Located at 112 First Street S, Hackensack, MN. We are across the street from the city park and Paul Bunyan's Sweetheart, Lucette!

SEE AD ON PAGE 24 TIANNA COUNTRY CLUB

Golf Digest - 4 star - Golf Course Tianna is among the best in the area. Manicured fairways & greens carved out of the Chippewa National Forest provides a beautiful setting while playing a great round of golf. 18 holes open to the public.

218-547-1712 SEE AD ON BACK COVER

GAS, GROCERIES & LIQUOR

COUNTRYSIDE CO-OP

Member owned, volunteer-driven organization specializing in spices, cheeses, dried fruits, organic Non-GMO, gluten free products. Most products purchases in bulk quantities for maximum savings. Call for hours.

218-675-6865 SEE AD ON PAGE 13 HACKENSACK LIQUOR

Bottle Shop located on Hwy 371 N. Featuring an expanded selection of beer, wine and spirits. Hours: Mon-Sat, 9am to 10pm. Hackensack Municipal Bar is located on 1st Street across from the City Park. Beer, Cocktails, Pizza, Pulltabs and Meat Raffle on Mondays at 5pm. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am to close.

MARK’S MARKET

Fresh meat and produce. Block and cube ice. Weekly specials. Summer hours: Monday-Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday 8am - 7pm Saturday 8am - 7pm Sunday 8am - 4pm 300 Hwy. 371 N, Hackensack, MN

218-675-6825 SEE AD ON PAGE 13 SOUTHSIDE FUEL PLUS

Highway 371 - Gas, diesel, groceries, movies, ice, hot to-go food, sandwiches, snacks, snowmobile oil - plugs, ATM, clean restrooms and recycling site! Enjoy a cappuccino, play the lottery. One block to Paul Bunyan Trail.

SEE AD ON PAGE 24

MEDIA

DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING KSKK/KQKK/KDKK

KQ102 “YOUR AT WORK STATION” and KAKK “OLDIES 1570” Hackensack’s local news, weather and sports stations. KDKK “MUSIC OF YOUR LIFE” Northern Minnesota’s strongest FM station. We have everything covered. KK RADIO NETWORK: KDKK 97.5; KQKK 101.9; KXKK 92.5; KSKK 94.7; KAKK 1570; KPRM 870; and KVKK 1070. Hackensack representative; Ed De La Hunt

218-732-3306 HUBBARD RADIO

Proud to serve the Hackensack area everyday and half the Twin Cities on weekends WJJY 106.7, Cool 103.5, KBLB 93.3 and KLIZ 107.5. Call Kim Churack.

218-828-1244 PINE CONE PRESS

The Pine Cone Press Citizen and Lakeland Real Estate offer readers local news and advertising for the entire lakes area.

Email: presscit@arvig.net | 218-363-2002 www.pineconepresscitizen.com RP BROADCASTING

Delivering your favorite music and talk, Nascar, plus BSU sports. Real County 98.3, Mix 103.7, The River 92.1, News Channel 1300 and Talk Radio 1360.

RANGE PRINTING

(Formerly Spectrum Marketing Services) A full service print and marketing company offering quality products and services that include Commercial Printing, Screen Printing, Embroidery and Promotional Items.

888-632-8844 | www.rangeprinting.com THE PILOT - INDEPENDENT

Cass County’s Legal Newspaper with news about the Hackensack area and school district. Serving Cass County for over 120 years. Published each Wednesday.

pilotnews@pilotindependent.com | 218-547-1000 www.WalkerMN.com

ORGANIZATIONS

BIRCH LAKE ASSOCIATION

BLA members work to protect and enhance the water quality, aquatics, fishery and wildlife of Birch Lake and its watershed. This volunteer organization is open to all businesses, residents and visitors. Join us! Applications are available on our website: www.Mybirchlake.org or mail to: PO Box 125. Hackensack, MN 56452. Questions or comments:

Email: mybirchlake@gmail.com FAITH IN ACTION FOR CASS COUNTY

Connecting compassionate volunteers with people in need to provide transportation, repairs and caregiver support. For assistance, volunteering or donations, call 866-675-5435 or 218-675-5435 116 1st St. S, Hackensack, MN

Email: cassfia@uslink.net www.faithinactioncass.com HACKENSACK LIONS CLUB

3rd Tuesday – Meeting at The HUB, 7pm; Board meetings on 2nd Tuesday at 9am. at The HUB

SEE AD ON PAGE 23 THE HUB

Hackensack's New Meeting Place. Fun Classes, Potlucks, Cards & Games, Private Events. Home of the Hackensack Senior Citizens Club 213 First St. S, Hackensack, MN

218-675-6885 ITASCA MORAINE CHAPTER, NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL ASSOC.

5151 Chokecherry Trl NW, Hackensack

Email: itm@northcountrytrail.org 218-547-4678 HACKENSACK AREA FIRE & RESCUE DEPARTMENT

The Hackensack Fire & Rescue Department serves our city and nine surrounding townships with skilled Fire & Emergency Medical Technician certified personnel. We stand ready to serve 24/7.

HACKENSACK LAKES AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Hackensack Lakes Area Community Foundation (HLACF) is an endowment fund created to enhance the quality of life in our area. Visit www.hlacf.org to donate or apply for grant funding.

LAKES ASSOCIATION

The Lakes Association includes 6 Lakes - Baby, Kerr, Kid, Lost, Man and McKeown. Our mission is to preserve and improve water quality, fish habitat, and the well-being of wildlife in our lakes and watershed.

NORTHWOODS ARTS COUNCIL

New in 2021! Summer Lakeside Concert Series. Presenting “Sinatra Part Blue” Josh Duffee & his Big Band play at the Community Building July 9th & 10th. The Art & Book Festival featuring Artists, Authors, Food, Entertainment and more on August 14th from 9am – 3pm. For more information, visit:

www.northwoodsartscouncil.org.

To join us, contact Sue Ready at 612-240-2818 or Shirley Johnson, 218-820-3793, sjohaz@aol.com

SEE AD ON PAGE 22

TEN MILE LAKE ASSOCIATION

The Ten Mile Lake Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the lake and its immediate environment.

WOODTICK WHEELERS ATV/OHM CLUB

Our ATVAM club brings together ATV and OHM enthusiasts to enjoy, promote and protect responsible riding in the Chippewa National Forest and surrounding area. For information, visit our website: www.woodtickwheelers.com

SEE AD ON PAGE 13

REAL ESTATE

BILL HANSEN REALTY, JULIE PETERSON

"Turning Dreams Into Reality"

julie@billhansenrealty.com 218-513-9665 SEE AD ON PAGE 23 BILL HANSEN REALTY, APRIL CLARINE

"Life’s short. Buy a cabin."

aprilclarine@yahoo.com 218-821-5631 SEE AD ON PAGE 23 BILL HANSEN REALTY, CHERYL HOFF cherylhoff@gmail.com 218-821-6936 SEE AD ON PAGE 23 BILL HANSEN REALTY, MITCH JORGENSON mtjorgenson@gmail.com 320-248-9478 SEE AD ON PAGE 23 CEDAR POINT REALTY

We assist you in Buying and Selling Northern Minnesota Lakes Real Estate. Call today for your Free Comparative Market Analysis on your property!

info@cedarpointrealty.com | 218-547-1001 www.upnorthpropertysearch.com EDINA REALTY, KRIS BIESSENER & KAREN TOOKER, REALTORS

Your lake home awaits on one of our 127 lakes. Stop in or call us…we will help you find it!

Kris - 218-838-5642, Karen - 218-839-3848 www.karenandkris.com Email: krisbiessener@edinarealty.com Email: karentooker@edinarealty.com SEE AD ON PAGE 23 LEER TITLE SERVICES

Leer Title Services specializes in real estate solution from the ground up. From title insurance, to new construction services, to real estate settlement, we provide the solution that get you to "closed". 201 5th St. N, Walker, MN 56484

218-547-7500

RETAIL SHOPPING

SHARE-N-CARE

We have a large selection of clothing, kitchen wares and furniture. Proceeds are returned to the community. Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 9-5, except Fridays, 9-4. Located on Highway 371 in Hackensack.

218-675-5862

SERVICES

ADVANTAGE HEATING & COOLING INC.

We offer Heating, A/C, Air Exchanger, Heat Pumps, Duct Cleaning & Air Purifiers. We can help you with all phases of new home construction or remodeling.

218-947-4480 | advantageheatingcoolinginc.com SEE AD ON PAGE 24 ASPEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

Retail landscape products including retaining wall blocks, paving stones, fire pits, flagstone, sand & gravel, rock, wood mulches and much more. Hackensack, MN.

218-675-5808 CROW WING POWER

Serving over 38,000 cooperative members in Cass, Crow Wing and Morrison Counties. Electricity, Credit Union and security services.

800-648-9401 | www.cwpower.com GODFREY’S FAMILY FOODS, TRUE VALUE HARDWARE & RENTAL

Fresh Meat, produce, plumbing, paints, electrical, sportswear, tackle, gasoline and live bait. Open 7 days a week Located on 371 near Backus.

218-947-4131 HACKENSACK CLINIC

Located 1 block east of Hwy. 371 on Whipple Ave. in the Birch View Gardens. Open M-F 8am - 4:30pm.

218-675-5044. HACKENSACK LUMBER & HARDWARE

Lumber, building supplies, plumbing, paints, electrical supplies, hardware and housewares.

218-675-6188 | www.hackensacklumber.doitbest.com MANN LAKE LTD

Beekeeping Supply Company. Our headquarters has been located in Hackensack, Minnesota since 1983. In addition to our Hackensack location, we also have full-service branches in Woodland, California, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Marshall, Texas and Winter Haven, Florida. We recently merged with Stromberg’s Chicks and Game Birds Unlimited in late 2019. We’re the industry’s leading manufacturer of quality beekeeping supplies and are now venturing into the world of poultry. We sell everything you need to get started in beekeeping or raising a flock as well as unique gift items you’re sure to love. Stop in and see our new retail store Monday through Friday from 8am-5pm & Saturday 8am-4:30pm, or check us out online at: www.mannlakeltd.com

NISTLER FLOOR COVERING

Carpet, Laminate, Wood, Vinyl Planks and Tiles, Ceramic, window treatments, Name brands including: Mohawk Color Center, Mannington, Karndean, Shaw, Hunter Douglas, Daltile, American Olean, Katelo. 6470 State 371 NW, Walker, MN 56484

218-547-4610 | nistlerfloorcovering.com NORTHLAKES MARINE & AUTO

Collision and mechanical repair for your car, boat and RV. Towing available, Saturday hours. We do it all! Located 12 miles east on County Road 5. 499 County 5, Hackensack MN 56452

218-682-2008 | www.northlakesauto.com NORTHLAND SEPTIC MAINTENANCE INC.

Professionals you can trust. Septic cleaning, portable restrooms, drain cleaning, camera service, lift station repair, installation, system repairs, new installation, compliance inspections, monitoring & operations, mini excavator service, site evaluation, new system design, service provider. We are ready with the best service, people and equipment. Whether your need is residential, commercial, municipal or industrial, we can help.

218-675-5999 | www.northlandseptic.com PAWS & CLAWS RESCUE & RESORT

Kennels or Suites, Grooming Services, Lots of Play Time, Safe & Friendly A GREAT PLACE TO STAY Hackensack

218-675-7297 | www.pawsandclawrr.org SEE AD ON PAGE 13 TROSEN ELECTRIC

Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Farm, New Homes, Remodel, Off Peak, Dual Fuel, Trenching, Underground Repair. 24 hour service, free estimates. Serving Central and Northern MN.

218-675-5757 SEE AD ON PAGE 24 UP NORTH PLUMBING & HEATING INC.

Let the professionals at Up North Plumbing & Heating Inc take care of all of your home and business plumbing, heating, and cooling needs. We offer quality service at competitive prices. Up North Plumbing & Heating Inc provides full service for commercial and residential, new construction, service, and repair. Whether it’s a leaky faucet or new build no job is too big or too small for our trained professionals.

Email: info@upnorthplumbingheating.com 218-515-0995 | www.upnorthplumbingheating.com ZAFFKE PLUMBING

Your plumbing professionals with the experience and integrity you expect. Specialists in Commercial, Residential, New or Remodel Construction, Services and Seasonal cabin opening/closing.

Email: zaffkeoffice4097@gmail.com 218-947-4097 | www.zaffkeplumbing.com SPORTING GOODS

NORTHWOODS DOCK & SERVICE

Minnesota’s waterfront equipment headquarters! Shorestation boat hoist and dock systems, Porta Dock boat lifts and roll-in dock. Full service dock and lift installations and removals, lift repairs, boat storage, winterization and detailing. Offering a large selection of water toys. 1 mile North of Hackensack on Highway 371 North.

218-675-5175 SEE AD ON PAGE 25 SOULSHINE CYCLERY

Bikes. Coffee. Adventure. An ecocentric spot focusing on local brands with the best sustainably and ethically sourced coffee and tea around & bicycle sales, rentals, service, shuttle service, & adventure planning. Find your place, let your soul shine! 371 in Hackensack

218-209-2058 SEE AD ON PAGE 14 SWANSON’S BAIT SHOP

Live bait, tackle, licenses, ice, everything for year round fishing fun. Cenex gas and oil & LP gas. Souvenirs, shirts, gifts, pop and candy. Open at 6am. all year.

218-675-6176 SEE AD ON PAGE 13 TIM’S OUTBOARD REPAIR

New and used outboard motors and parts. We buy, sell and trade.

timsoutboard@yahoo.com | 218-682-2331 www.timsoutboard.com SEE AD ON PAGE 25

CHURCHES

SEE PAGE 20 HACKENSACK SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH THE LIGHTHOUSE EFCA SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PARISH ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH E.L.C.A. UNION CONGREGATIONAL UCC CHURCH

GOVERNMENT OFFICES

CITY OF HACKENSACK

Clerk 218-675-6400 Fire Station Office 218-675-6162 Emergency 911

www.cityofhackensackmn.org INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

GARY & LINNEA DIETRICH, HACKENSACK SHIRLEY FREDERICK, HACKENSACK JIM & LISA TULLER, HACKENSACK BONNIE DUPRE, HACKENSACK KEVIN & SUE LARSON, HACKENSACK JEFF & JULIE RANDEL, HACKENSACK SCHOOLS

WALKER-HACKENSACK-AKELEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

WHA Schools has a tradition of academic excellence, extra-curricular opportunities, and student learning. WHA offers something for every student and community member with comprehensive academic & community ed programs.