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All tiny goblins, superheroes, and ghouls are invited to trick or treat outside the spooktacular windows of the Care Center at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby from 5 to 6 p.m. on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31. This is a safe, friendly event for children age 10 and younger who want to wear their favorite…
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St. Paul, MN., Oct. 4, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Colleen Landkamer today announced that the Department is awarding $22 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural residents and businesses in Minnesota. “Access to reliable high-speed internet is vital for the continued growth…
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Last updated: 2022-10-03 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where falling water temperatures caused angler success to pick up. He also attended some training, assisted with the confiscated equipment auction, and assisted with an injured loon. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) followed up on wetland and trespass complaints. Time was spent checking small-game and archery hunters.…
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Vigilant DNR watercraft inspectors prevented the introduction of starry stonewort to Lake Superior, which is currently not known to be infested with the harmful invasive species. A DNR watercraft inspector saw what appeared to be grass in the motor intake of a boat whose owner approached the Agate Bay public water access to Lake Superior…
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Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson joined Community Connection to talk about the ‘Taste of Aitkin’ on October 6th, “Ghouls Night Out’ on October 21st, and seeking donations and prizes for the Fish House Raffle in partnership with the Aitkin Volleyball program:
(San Francisco, CA) — San Francisco is now home to a new fine dining restaurant, but this one’s just for dogs. The menu at Dogue includes elegant pastries during the day and fine dining at night. Pet parents can pay 75-bucks to let their furry ones enjoy a three-course tasting menu on Sundays, including chicken-mushroom…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Just over one month into the school year, Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter has nothing but positive to say for the Rippleside and High School Buildings. Superintendent Stifter mentioned those early anxiety and nervousness for staff and students has been relieved thanks for help from the community. Another reason for the good start has been some…
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(AItkin, MN) — The change to fall weather has everyone in the midst of preparing for the end of the year. Aitkin County CARE is informing their clients and those that may need assistance of the many good works and programs that they offer before the weather becomes too much to leave the house. In our…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking applicants for about $48,000 in grants to develop and expand shooting ranges in the state. The money, which the Legislature provided to address shooting range capacity issues, is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The applicant period is open-ended, but funding expires June 30, 2023. The grants,…
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District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-10-03 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled this week for big-game, migratory waterfowl, and small-game hunters. Field training continued with COC Ulrich. A livestock producer reported a calf loss due to wolf depredation. A trapper was notified and confirmed it as a wolf kill. Nine gray wolves were removed…
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