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–People who are larger have more skin. Making them, technically, “skinnier.” –What if dogs lick us because they know we have bones inside? –If a morgue worker dies, they will have to go back to work one more time. –The banana used to be the food that most looked like a phone. Now it’s the…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer Erik Flowers reiterated the importance of getting Post 9/11 veterans to check to see if they are eligible for bonus dollars in our most recent conversation. Flowers said eligibility is as simple as checking your discharge paperwork under certain criteria. The second tier of bonus money requires…
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Aitkin, Minn. (Oct. 05, 2022) – Aitkin County Economic Development will use a $40,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant to work with the consultant to identify a clear message and vision to attract people and businesses to Aitkin County. The true leaders are the community members that will be engaged in our planning process. We…
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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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