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Deerwood Civic and Commerce will hold the Deerwood Outdoor & Gun Show this Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. Several vendors will be set up inside the auditorium. Event organizer, Jim Mayne: Along with outdoor displays from wildlife groups and others, the DNR will have their poaching Wall of Shame. Mayne,…
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Aitkin County CARE will present ‘Steering into the Skid” on Thursday, April 20th. Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs: The play, which addresses the effect dementia has on a family, will be performed over Zoom. There will also be special in-person venues within Aitkin County. There will be group discussion afterward. The event is free but viewers must…
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Home Grown Local Radio wants YOU to be part of the Big Dance! R&J Broadcasting, Inc will be giving away a $250 gas card from Station 371 in Pine River, a $50 Cub Foods gift card and other great prizes at our R & J Tournament Madness Giveaway! Here’s how your enter: Email contest@rjbroadcasting.com with…
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Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson returned to give us an update on the Winter Wonderama event previously held, and upcoming events including Business After Hours at the Jaques Art Center, The Spring Open House and annual Chamber Dinner and Meeting, and the Tour of Opportunities:
What’s the key to a successful auto theft? Getting a locksmith to make a key for the vehicle you’re trying to steal. According to Sean Coffee, who was shocked to find his blue F-350 missing from a parking garage near Houston’s Hobby airport, that’s just what happened prior to it being stolen. Coffee says that…
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Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan gave us updates on winter parking and snow removals procedures for the City of Aitkin, a recent drug bust and working wit the AIM VCET (Aitkin, Itasca, Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team), and having a full rotation of officers for the Department:
–Facial Cleansing: Witch Hazel has the unique ability to clean skin pores and absorb excess oil without leaving skin too dry. Witch Hazel can often replace a daily cleanser for those with normal skin types. –Acne Treatment: Witch Hazel has strong astringent and antioxidant properties. These astringent properties are cleansing to the skin while minimizing…
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The Aitkin City Council held their regular meeting last Tuesday, as government offices were closed for the Presidents Day holiday. The City approved a Gambling Permit for the Knights of Columbus event on April 9th and a Temporary Liquor License for Long Lake Conservation Center for their event on April 1st.City Administrator Mike Skrbich requested budget approval for…
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Pharmacist Matt Doucette recently made a case for using the services of GuidePoint Pharmacy in Aitkin. He spoke about the convenience they offer through cost comparisons, free delivery, and curbside pick-up. They are a member of all the big networks, he said, allowing them to offer the same discounts as larger chain pharmacies. Doucette encouraged customers…
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