McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson on September 5th Community Connection
McGregor Schools Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gives an update on school construction, the start of fall sports, the beginning of the school year, staff openings and more:
Wake The Lakes Lifehack of the Week: ‘Cheap Ways to Make Your House Look More Expensive”
Use neutral tones–Using a neutral base is a surefire way to elevate the look of any space. Feature a neutral base for large furniture pieces and rugs (colors such as white, off-white, cream, beige, or grey, for instance) and use pops of color through accessories like pillows and throw blankets. Hang mirrors–Not only do they…
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Chicago Teen Charged With 11 Carjackings With Nine On Same Day
(Chicago, IL) — A 17-year-old Chicago boy is accused of taking part in eleven carjackings on the city’s South and Southwest Sides. The juvenile is charged with eleven felony counts of aggravated vehicular hijacking with a firearm and two felony counts of criminal damage to government supported property. Nine of the armed carjackings took place…
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Dolly Parton Launches Doggy Clothing Line, ‘Doggy Parton’
(Brentwood, TN) — Dolly Parton is releasing her own doggy clothing line. On Wednesday, the country music singer announced her collection called “Doggy Parton,” saying “‘Puppy Love’ was my very first record, and six decades later, my love for pets is stronger than ever.” The “Doggy Parton” line will include pink cowgirl hats, denim and…
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Aitkin Schools wrap up summer activities, ready for 2022-23 school year
(Aitkin, MN) — Entering a brand new school year and wrapping up summer activities focused much of the conversation with Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter. Superintendent Stifter did mention the summer was quieter with remodeling compared to recent years. Even as the school year is about to begin, Aitkin Schools are still in search…
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Wild and Free to host ‘Pints for Purpose’ event at Jack Pine Brewery
(Garrison, MN) — This Wednesday, the Wild and Free Animal Rehabilitation will host a ‘Pints for Purpose’ event at Jack Pine Brewery in Baxter. In our monthly conversation with Ashley King from Wild and Free, she talked about a percentage of the sales going right to their non-profit organization. Representatives from Wild and Free will also be on…
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Oak trees showing signs of drought stress, beetle infestation
Oak trees stressed by recent drought have been showing symptoms of infestation by twolined chestnut borer, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Twolined chestnut borer is a native wood-boring beetle. The larvae feed beneath the bark of oak trees. Trees stressed and weakened by drought are especially vulnerable, while healthy trees are usually…
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Survey Seeks to Gather Data on the Local Food Supply Chain in Minnesota
St. Paul, MN: If you’re a Minnesota business sourcing and distributing or serving food, the Statewide Cooperative Partnership for Local and Regional Markets led by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) and the University of Minnesota (UMN) wants to hear from you this fall. A supply chain survey designed and implemented by the Partnership of…
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