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–Go to bed, you’ll feel better in the morning” is the human version of “Did you turn it off and turn it back on again?” –Dogs understand several human words. I don’t understand any dog barks. Dogs may be smarter than me. –If my calculator had a history, it would be more embarrassing than my…
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(Los Angeles, CA) — The first trailer is being released for a Winnie the Pooh inspired horror film. “Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey” follows Pooh and Piglet as they go on a murderous rampage after Christopher Robin leaves them to go to college. The two characters turn feral without any human influence and hunt…
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(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board held a Special Session on Monday, August 29th to accept the resignation of Dean of Students Ryan Dillner and began the process for his replacement. Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson did thank Dillner for his work for the School District. The Board reviewed the Dean of Students position and…
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St. Cloud, Minnesota — The Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation jointly announced today that they’ve awarded seven grants, totaling $20,700 through the 2022 Rural Poverty Grant Round. Grant recipients are as follows:New Pathways, Inc. in Cambridge received $4,000 to help provide shelter and resources for families experiencing homelessness.Bridges of Hope in Brainerd…
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Create your very own coaster using river rocks during the Rock Coaster Craft event Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Aitkin Public Library. All materials will be provided. This event is recommended for ages 13 to adult. Registration is required for each participant and opens Aug. 30 on the events…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently completed a new technical report titled “Evaluation of Conceptual Groundwater-Use Management Actions”. This report describes several possible ways to use water differently next to Little Rock Creek that could improve stream flow conditions in the creek. High volume groundwater pumping in the area has increased over…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-08-29 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity and monitored pre-season hunting activity. Assistance was provided at the Enforcement Division?s confiscation auction and a hunter education class was held. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) checked boating, ATV riding, and bear-baiting activity. Wild ricing activity was still slow. Training to…
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Japan is launching a contest to encourage young people to drink more alcohol. The country’s National Tax Agency wants people ages 20 to 39 to come up with new ideas to help breathe new life into the sagging alcohol industry. Japan blames falling sales on declining birth rates, an aging population, and the coronavirus pandemic. …
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Amanda Voller from JET (formerly NEMOJT) in Aitkin talks about the re-brand to JET, what services they offer for high school students, college students, and those getting back into the workforce, and a preview of the Interactive Career Fair on September 21st