Author: Devon Krueger

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Jaques Art Center Annual Golf Tournament making slight adjustments for more fun

The Jaques Art Center took feedback from their loyal participants in the annual Golf Tournament and will put them into effect with the annual event returning Friday, June 24th at Crosswoods Golf Course in Crosslake with a 12pm shotgun start. In our conversation with Golf Tournament Event Organizer Linda Causton about the results of a…
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May 18, 2022 0

Well sampling planned in Aitkin County for Groundwater Atlas

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will collect water samples from about 90 wells in Aitkin County for use in the development of a Groundwater Atlas for the county. Selected well owners will be contacted by mail or phone to request permission to sample their wells. The process involves collecting a water sample from an…
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May 17, 2022 0

McGregor School District ending Community Eligibility Provision for school meals in 2022-23

Dear Parent or Guardian: Beginning school year 2022-2023, McGregor School District will no longer be implementing the Community Eligibility Provision under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. We no longer qualify as an eligible school due to decreased directly certified families. To ensure families have sufficient time to apply for free and reduced-price…
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May 17, 2022 0

MnDOT to host virtual update on Twin Ports Interchange Project

MnDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, May 23, at 12:15 p.m. to provide updates on the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. To join the virtual meeting visit: mndot.gov/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/meetings. Those without internet access can also join by calling 855-282-6330 and entering access code 2483 845 7887. For those unable to attend in person,…
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May 17, 2022 0

Lakes Area United Way announces Llama-Llama-Read-O-Rama details

The Lakes Area United Way are finishing the major details of their annual Llama-Llama-Read-O-Rama event which is set to take place Saturday, July 16th from the Serenity Now Alpaca Farm in Pine River. In our monthly update with LAUW Executive Director Jonathan Aga (Ag-gah) says the Read-O-Rama event comes from the group’s initiative with the…
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May 17, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Highway Maintenance project for week of May 16th

County maintenance crews will perform crack sealing operations on County Road (CR) 107 inPequot Lakes/Nisswa, County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 15 in Gail Lake and JenkinsTownship, and CSAH 17 in Pequot Lakes, early in the week. County contractors will perform crack sealing operations on CSAH 3 and CSAH 4 in LakeEdward Township, and CSAH 3…
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May 16, 2022 0

Law Enforcement respond to Person wanting to harm himself at Riverwood

For Immediate Release On Friday, May 13, 2022, at approximately 1432 hours, the Aitkin Police Department, Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office, and the MN DNR responded to Riverwood Health Care Center with the report of an individual driving to Riverwood to harm himself. Riverwood was contacted to lock down their facility. Officers located the individual inside…
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May 16, 2022 0

CRMC Hospice honored with Award

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center on May 10 was recognized as providing the highest level of quality as measured from the caregiver’s point of view by being named a 2022 Hospice Honors recipient. The award was bestowed by HEALTHCAREfirst, a leading provider of billing and coding services, Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems surveys, and…
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May 16, 2022 0