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Sgt. Greg Payment from the Aitkin county Sheriff’s Office is also the Commander for the Aitkin-Itasca-Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team discusses the implementation of the task force, what they do, and how they have been productive since January 2022:
(Crosby, MN) — Fall street improvements and end-of-year projects covered much of the monthly update with the City of Crosby and Administrator Matthew Hill as the projects are moving at a steady rate before more changes of the weather. City Administrator Matthew Hill noted the extent of the Street Improvement project for the end of 2022.…
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The first round of Expedited Conservation Projects (ECP) grants recently closed. Nearly $2,000,000 remains for the second round of ECP funds which is open now until November 14. The ECP grant cycle funds eligible activities that restore or enhance forests, wetlands, prairies, or habitat for fish, game, and wildlife on public lands/waters in Minnesota. Grant requests may range from $5,000…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources maintains hunter walking trails as easy ways to travel by foot through wildlife management areas, state and federal forests, and other public hunting lands. Hunter walking trails wind through prime habitat for ruffed grouse, woodcock, wild turkey and deer. There are more than 600 miles of hunter walking trails…
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For the eighth year, over one hundred community members and artists have taken paint to canvas to help support the efforts of The Crossing Arts Alliance, an arts organization in downtown Brainerd that seeks to provide meaningful arts opportunities for everyone. Crossing Arts provides the blank 8″ x 8″ canvases to the community, and the community responds by returning…
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Innovations that improve options for people with disabilities will go forward over the next two years across Minnesota, funded by a new round of state grants. Ten service providers will share approximately $2.9 million to support people with disabilities to live and engage with others in their communities and access better employment opportunities. The grants…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is among the best hospitals, surgery centers, and nursing homes in Minnesota and has the state’s best orthopaedic surgeons. CRMC on September 25 was named a 2022 Minnesota’s Best winner in four categories by Minneapolis Star Tribune. A silver medal was awarded for Best Hospital and bronze medals were given for Best…
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Last updated: 2022-09-26 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked his field training assignment this week. The officers encountered numerous waterfowl hunters and anglers this week. Some very remote areas were worked. License, PFD, and waterfowl regulations were enforced. Most duck-hunter bags checked averaged two to three ducks, including green-winged teal, wood ducks, and mallards. CO Calie…
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A woman in the U.K. was arrested for drunk driving and couldn’t understand why because she explained to cops that she wasn’t even driving — her dog was. 47-year-old Melissa Jenkins Johanson was arrested after she drove on a walking path and crashed into a bus stop. She fled the scene and was later visited…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Economic Development in 2022 has been part of the establishing revitalization efforts for the communities and businesses they serve. In a conversation we had with Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers, he first noted they are working on establishing the “brand” of Aitkin County. With that message being put into place…
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