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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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Schools: Aitkin – 2 Hours Late; No Morning Kids Club Brainerd – 2 Hours Late; No AM Fun & Friends or Early Childhood Classes McGregor – 2 Hours Late
(Brainerd, MN) — The Lakes Area United Way is now directing their focus to connecting with local non-profit organizations to become Partner Programs through their grant funding. In a recent conversation with LAUW Executive Director Jonathan Aga, he mentioned that applications are now open. Once applications are filled out, community members are invited to join…
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New child support guidelines, effective Jan. 1, 2023, will improve parity between parents and make it easier for them to support their families. While the updated guidelines will affect everyone who gets or modifies a court order for child support, the changes will likely have the most impact on families with lower incomes and families…
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Living Well: The Weight Loss Series, a weight loss and lifestyle change program that includes educational classes and group support, is being offered on Mondays evenings in Baxter this winter by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Medical Weight Management program. In the class, students will be given a meal plan for weight loss along with tools…
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CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) checked ice anglers on area lakes. Trapping activity was monitored in deep snow conditions. Snowmobilers were also checked. CO Dan Starr (Onamia) monitored very little outdoor activity with extreme cold temps making it miserable to be outside. A trespass case was worked on along with a fail to register deer case.…
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