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AITKIN, MINN. – June 20, 2022 – One of downtown Aitkin’s oldest and most historically significant buildings is getting a new name and brand vision. Owners Dwight Marwede and Christine Bright will unveil the new name and brand vision of the building formerly known as the Butler Building as part of the Aitkin Chamber of…
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Tesla headlines Lakes Jam on Thursday’s rock night, and we chatted with guitarist and vocalist Dave Rude about the band and the appearance at Lakes Jam. We asked what he enjoys the most about being part of the band. Rude, who joined the band in 2006 and is the newest member, talks about how the…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Eric Senarighi, a Carlton resident and president of the Carlton County Riders ATV Club, as the 2021 ATV Safety Instructor of the Year. Senarighi is a longtime ATV enthusiast who has taught ATV safety, through the club and individually, for years. The club trains about 100 kids…
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Confidence Learning Center (AKA Camp Confidence) hosted the 49th Golf Classic and 39th Fishing Classic with amazing success and brought back the popular Sertoman Mariucci Fest. These longstanding events were blessed with amazing weather and full rosters for both golf and fishing. Each year the Camp Classic events is the third weekend of June, which…
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(Pequot Lakes, MN) — Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard reports on June 19th, 2022 at approximately 2:59 pm, Crow Wing County Deputies responded to the area 9228 Cimino Bay Drive in Pequot Lakes (Pelican Lake Public Access) for a report of a male that had been pulled from the water while swimming from a…
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(Brainerd) — County maintenance crews will perform culvert repairs and ditching work on County State Aid Highways (CSAH) 10, (Borden Lake Road), 23, 22, and County Road (CR) 131 throughout theweek. County maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on CR 168, CSAH 4, CSAH 2, and CSAH 16, throughout the week. County maintenance crews…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Continuing conversations on the future of the Aitkin City Park and updates on the other Aitkin projects highlighted the monthly update with Aitkin Mayor Megan Workman. Mayor Workman mentioned the City is in talks with professionals on expanding amenities for the City Park. Some of the potential projects do include recreational activities for…
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(Deerwood, MN) — Salem WEST and the Mustard Seed, a partner with the Lakes Area United Way, is available to local families in need through their thrift store and the donation center. We spoke with Jason Kempthorne, a minister at Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood, about their ability to assist families that may struggle with…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Connecting the Aitkin Community and the vast river system that encompass the area for a fun summer activity is what lies ahead for the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce and their 2nd annual ‘Paddle Your Glass Off Event’ set for Saturday, June 25th. In our chat with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson…
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