Author: Kevin Kochmann

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New Owners of Historic Maple Lake Pavilion to Host End of Summer Bash with Car Show, Music, and More

Mentor, MN — For more than 90 years, the Maple Lake Pavilion has been a lakes area headquarters for music, entertainment, and community gatherings. Now the Pederson family, the 4th owners of the historic facility, is hoping to continue to keep that spirit going and continue with new traditions as well after taking it over…
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August 30, 2022 0

Lake Park-Audubon School Board News & Notes

Lake Park, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School Board held a special meeting on Thursday, August 25th to conduct their regular business as they were unable to fill a quorum earlier in the week. The board agreed to move forward with rebidding masonry and concrete bids for their Elementary expansion as well as reject their…
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August 29, 2022 0

Iconic Kerosene Annie Rumley Oil Pull Tractor to Come Alive at WMSTR

Rollag, MN — Kerosene Annie will come alive again at this year’s Western Minnesota Steam Thresher’s Reunion in Rollag during the Labor Day weekend. Rumley Oil Pull Tractors, including Gaar Scott, Aultmann Taylor Advance, and Falk & Olds engines, will be this year’s feature on top of Steamer Hill. But the most exciting of those…
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August 29, 2022 0

Freedom Christian Academy to Host Open House

Erskine, MN — Freedom Christian Academy, a new interdenominational Christian school in Erskine, is ready to open their doors to students next week and get the new students and families acquainted with the new educational offering and facility. They will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, August 31th from 3-7pm. The Freedom Christian Academy…
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August 29, 2022 0

Find Fun & Food in Flom this Weekend During Flom Farm Fest

Flom, MN — The quiet village of Flom will come alive this weekend with live music, games, food, and numerous other activities as part of the annual Flom Farm Fest. It get’s rolling tonight with a bean bag tournament at 5pm and live music on patio from 6-8pm at County Road 38 Bar and Grill…
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August 26, 2022 0

City of Ada Installs Security Cameras in Parks to Catch and Deter Vandalism

Ada, MN — After a string of vandalism at their various parks this summer, the City of Ada has resorted to installing security cameras to help catch vandals and deter future acts of vandalism from occurring. Parks and Recreation Director Brianna Eggen says its unfortunate that the senseless acts are occurring in the first place,…
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August 26, 2022 0

Lake Park Fire Department Fundraisers

Lake Park, MN — The Lake Park Volunteer Fire Department has a number of upcoming fundraisers that they would be appreciate your support at. This Saturday, August 27th, they will be grilling up hot dogs and chips for a free will donation during the Lake Park Liquors Customer Appreciation. While you’re there, Lake Park Fire…
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August 26, 2022 0

MHC Puts New Hospital & Nursing Home Project On Hold For Now

Mahnomen, MN — The new Mahnomen Health Center Hospital and Nursing Home Project is officially on hold. Mahnomen Health CEO Dale Kruger made the announcement following a meeting with the Mahnomen Health Center Board of Directors and their partners in the project, the City of Mahnomen and Mahnomen County. Kruger stated uncertain times, the potential…
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August 25, 2022 0

Minnesota State Fair Kicks Off Today

St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota State Fair gets underway today in St. Paul for the first of 12 days of the latest and greatest in food, beverage, attractions, exhibits, vendors and more. Roughly 2 million people will enter the gates between now and Labor Day.  With all those people, getting to the fair and…
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August 25, 2022 0

With Harvest Starting, Ada Police Say Pay Attention, Slow Down, and Drive Defensively

Ada, MN — As the fall harvest ramps up, the Ada Police Department is asking everyone to slow down, pay attention, and share the roadways. Interim Police Chief Steve Hager says the number of accidents typically increases during fall harvest and that’s due to a number of factors, including lack of attentiveness, speed, and just…
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August 25, 2022 0