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(Brainerd, MN) — The Verse Like Water event, hosted by Central Lakes College, scheduled for Friday, February 24th has been postponed until later this spring due to the impending winter storm. The event was to feature Romanian-American poet Maya C. Popa.
St. Paul, MN: Six Minnesota grocers who promote locally grown and produced products have been named a 2023 Retailer of the Year by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) Minnesota Grown program, in partnership with the Minnesota Grocers Association (MGA). This year’s winners include: “We thank these grocers and their employees for their leadership in highlighting locally…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The weather may say winter but spring planting will be presented with choices to grow your green thumb with the Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District hosting a Native Plants and Trees Sales at the Aitkin Public Library Thursday, February 23rd. We spoke with the SWCD’s Veronica Lundquist about the Open…
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Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager at Brainerd Lakes Chamber, gets us up to date regarding the various events coming up, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake on March 18th and the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo March 24th and 25th.
Mitch Kline, Exercise Physiologist from Riverwood Healthcare, informed us on the benefits of diet and exercise during American Heart Health Month in February, what can be done to lower your risk of heart disease, and more information on a virtual seminar coming on February 24th:
Ada, MN — Signup is now available for two new USDA Farm Service Agency programs: Phase 2 of the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program. James Kruize says the ERP Program is available for producers impacted by extreme weather conditions in 2020 and 2021 and the PARP program is for producers who lost…
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Perley, MN — All signs are pointing towards complete flood protection for the city of Perley as soon as next summer. The Wild Rice Watershed District has officially received grant approval from FEMA to complete the Highway 75 road raises through town. Without the grant, Perley residents would have had to wait for the Minnesota…
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An Indiana man, fed up with car thieves targeting his vehicle and the items inside, tried to teach them a lesson — by setting his own car on fire. 26-year-old Austin Bristoe was arrested and charged with arson for setting fire to his 1998 Buick. Police arrived at the scene to find Bristoe standing next…
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(Becker Township, MN) — Snow and ice conditions on Highway 64 just north of Motley led to one vehicle leaving the roadway on February 20th. The Minnesota State Patrol reports a 2009 Nissan Altima was driving south on Highway 64 near 100th Street SW near Motley when it lost control and entered the ditch, striking…
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