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More Minnesota families struggling with grocery bills will soon be able to get help buying healthy food through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. When the program’s gross income limit increases on Sept. 1, an additional 1,400 households may become eligible for SNAP or may continue receiving their existing SNAP assistance, even if their income…
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Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will see a relaxed harvest slot for walleye fishing beginning Thursday, Sept. 1. As announced in March of this year, the one-fish walleye limit will resume on Mille Lacs on Sept. 1. In an expansion of the harvest slot announced in mid-August, fall anglers will be able to harvest one…
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Aitkin Preschool Storytime Children will enjoy stories, songs, and more during Preschool Storytime at the Aitkin Public Library. We will meet in the library’s community room at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6 through Dec. 13. Take-and-make craft kits will be available after the program. Preschool Storytime is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.…
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Aitkin Police and DARE Officer Joe Fuhrmann talks about him joining the Department, his law enforcement background, the DARE program on the August 29th Community Connection program:
Sanitize a chopping block. Run a slice of lemon over the surface to disinfect. 2. Eliminate the browning that occurs when food sits out too long. Sprinkle those foods, like apple or pear slices, with lemon juice before serving, or squeeze a bit into guacamole and give it a stir. 3. Remove tough food stains…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Since we last spoke to Crow Wing County Veterans Services Officer Erick Flowers, the State of Minnesota passed into law the PACT Act, a bill that would provide expansion of benefits for Gulf War Veterans and Vietnam/Agent Orange veterans. Flowers did highlight how the Act would impact not only veterans but also their…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District brought attention to recent growth and concerns over noxious and invasive weeds in Aitkin County during our monthly conversation. Sam Seybold mentioned that there are not one but two weeds in Aitkin County. Managing the spread of the tansies is a continuing battle but…
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