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Clearbrook City Council Meeting

CLEARBROOK, MN—Monday night, the Clearbrook City Council approved a $991,000 general obligation bond to pay back a loan used to update the City’s water and sewer lines.  That work was done in Clearbrook over the past two years.  The Council also took questions from MN DOT representatives about lights and sidewalks along Highway 92 in…
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February 14, 2023 0

Apply for turkey permits in Mille Lacs, Carlos Avery or Whitewater WMAs

Turkey hunters who want to take part in the spring hunting seasons have until the end of business today to apply for turkey hunting permits. The permits, along with a turkey license, are required for hunters over 18 to take part in the early spring season.the permits are good for the A-C spring hunting season…
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Polk County Commission News

The Polk County Commission will be down to four members for a while.  District 4 Commissioner Joan Lee explains. Lee says past history shows the County Commission has usually been able to reach a consensus on matters, and she hopes that will continue while the Commission is short one member. In other business from the…
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February 14, 2023 0

KSDM and KGHS Streaming Apps now available

If your preference is either Apple or Android, the App for streaming KSDM or KGHS is now fully available for download. Just search for Lakes Country 104.1 for the KSDM App and KGHS The Bear 95.3 for KGHS and your can stream us anytime, anywhere 24/7. (Reminder MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL games are subject…
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Mid-Minnesota Builders Association 2-14-23

Colleen Faacks, Executive Officer of Mid-Minnesota Builders Association, and Derek Owen, General Manager of the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd, joined us to promote the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo coming up in March and the excitement surrounding being part of that event.


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JET and AEOA Offices Moved

In person services to the public were ON HOLD January 16th thru February 3rd. Services resumed on Monday, February 6th, Alysa Hackenmuller explains.


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Lakes Area United Way on February 14th Community Connection

Lakes Area United Way Executive Jon Aga returned to inform the public that non-profit organizations can now apply to be Partner Programs to receive grant funding, members of the public can serve on the Vision Council, Tax Preparation Software is also available from LAUW, and the “Keys for Community” Event on May 11th:


February 14, 2023 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board Recap

Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, February 8th where they discussed their athletic complex lights, adjustments to the calendar, a new school bus, and more. There’s been some issues recently with the lights at their football field, and Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says the board is looking…
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February 14, 2023 0

Mahnomen Health Center Seeking Bonding Dollars for New Hospital & Nursing Home

Mahnomen, MN — The Minnesota Legislature is working on the bonding bill this week, which could include nearly 2 billion dollars’ worth of infrastructure and facility projects across the state. After failing to pass last year, Mahnomen community leaders are hoping that this year their Mahnomen Hospital project will be included  and they will finally…
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Twin Valley City Council News & Notes from February 13th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, February 13th at the Twin Valley Community Center. It was the first meeting for newly appointed Mayor Michael Bolton, who took over for Ben Fall following his resignation last month. Mayor Bolton says the new position will take some…
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