Northland Arboretum Haunted Trail open October 20-22
Everyone is welcome to experience haunted thrills and chills as they walk 1.5 miles of terrifying trails in the dark woods of the Northland Arboretum on the scariest evenings of the year–Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 22. The nights will be full of special effects, spooks, thrills, and chills as nearly 200 costumed volunteers stage…
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Jaques Art Center on October 12th Community Connection
Barden Heft of the Jaques Art Center talked about a great turnout for the annual Harvest Dinner, the current running show “Color Fades to Black and White”, and a preview for the annual Christmas Mart Show next month:
Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Krazy Man Flies for Krispy Kreme”
A Massachusetts man recently went to great lengths, and heights, to satisfy a food craving. The man, named Chase, is a huge Krispy Kreme fan, and he decided he needed to chase down a few dozen glazed doughnuts. He did a quick search online to find the nearest location and was disappointed to see that…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Don’t Mess With Texas…hot sauce”
A California man wants the makers of Texas Pete hot sauce to cough up millions of dollars — because their product isn’t from Texas at all. Phillip White bought a bottle of the spicy stuff in September of last year, and says he was shocked to find that it was made in North Carolina, which…
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Crow Wing Power to hold Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive at BIR Thursday
(Brainerd, MN) — The Month of October is Cooperative Month and Crow Wing Power wants their customers and community members to learn more about the benefits of electric vehicles with a “Ride and Drive” event on Thursday, October 13th at Brainerd International Raceway. We recently spoke with Crow Wing Power Key Account Coordinator Luke Christianson about the free…
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Crow Wing County Veteran’s Services talks Camp Lejeune Justice Act
(Brainerd, MN) — Recent news headlines and infomercials concerning groundwater contamination at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base from the 1960’s through the 1980’s caught the attention of Crow Wing County Veterans Service Office Erik Flowers during our monthly conversation. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act has opened the chance for veterans who trained at the Base to be compensated…
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City of Pierz update with Mayor Dave Fisher
(Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz held their first meeting for the month of October on Monday night with an update to City projects and their yearly spending from the City Hall Council Chambers. Pierz Mayor Dave Fisher reported the 24th Street Project is moving forward with funding coming from the City. The City’s…
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Land sale auction in Rochester and Wadena
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer 17 parcels at multiple public auctions this fall. In October, there will be opportunities in both Rochester and Wadena to bid at in-person auctions. More information about the auction process and parcels can be found below and on the DNR’s Land Sale webpage. Registration begins a half…
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CRMC to host Alternate Hormone Treatment Seminar October 26th
“Taking an Alternative Route: Non-Hormonal Treatment Options” will be presented by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Obstetrician/Gynecologist Rachel Cady, M.D., as a free women’s health seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 26, beginning at 6 p.m. in CRMC’s new Super One Clinic Conference Room. Those attending should use the Wellness Center entrance on the County Road 31 side…
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