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(Honolulu, HI) — A man is behind bars in Hawaii on suspicion of trying to rob a dive shop with a so-called finger gun. Security camera footage from Wednesday morning shows the man walk into the business with a handkerchief over his hand. It appears he might have been holding a handgun, but Honolulu police…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their second regular meeting of September last week with review and adoption of the 2023 Preliminary Budget taking a majority of the time. During the meeting, the Board approved 2023 Legislative Priorities, donations to the Veterans Service Office and Search and Rescue, MCCU Repurchase Tax-Forfeited…
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(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board approved a new Dean of Students and got up-to-date progress on the School and Bus Garage Projects during their regular meeting from September 28th at the High School Library. The Board did give approval for a donation of $200 from the Round Lake Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild for…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Clinic is holding an influenza vaccine clinic at its Crosby Super One location for people of all ages on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in October from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An appointment is encouraged prior to arrival by calling 218-545-5350. Insurance is accepted; the cash cost is $30 per person.…
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Deer carcass movement restrictions are in place for 14 deer permit areas located in southeastern and north-central Minnesota and the south metro area. DPAs 604, 605, 643, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661 and 679 together form the Chronic Wasting Disease management zone. Hunters are not allowed to bring whole deer carcasses outside the…
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McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson spoke to us on the latest with the district’s Building and Bus Garage Projects, Homecoming from last week, and the need for staff with a new Dean of Students:
Make Your Bananas Last Longer – Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store. If you leave them connected at the stem in a bunch, they ripen faster, OR leave them connected, but wrap aluminum foil around their stem connection. Keep Salad Fresh – Place a paper towel in your bag or…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Last week, the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners convened for their monthly update with the Health and Human Services Department from the Government Center Board Room. The majority of the update covered the topic of Competency Restoration, which was explained by HHS Adult Social Worker Becca Person (peer-son). Person gave an example of the services…
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