Brainerd Jaycees given green light for Ice Fishing Extravaganza
The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza in conjunction with local officials have been closely monitoring ice conditions and are excited to announce they are satisfactory for the January 28th, 2023 contest. Chairperson Tad Johnson states, “Our first and foremost priority is to ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers and community members. We are excited…
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Brainerd Lakes Area Representative of District 6B, Josh Heintzeman 1-20-23
Representative Josh Heintzeman of Nisswa joins us to give us the latest of what’s being focused on in the Minnesota Legislature.
Lakes Country 104.1 Let’s Talk About It-Ashley Hall-1/20/23
Ashley Hall introduces the new name for the Falls Hunger Coalition. Take a listen to hear what it is!
Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District on January 20th Community Connection
Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District Forester Kyle Frederickson, and new Tech Veronica Lundquist, talked about upcoming plans for forest stewardships, the River and Lakes Fair in June, and the on-going Native Plants and Trees Sales:
Healthy Homes Initiative Helping Provide Safe & Healthy Homes for Norman, Mahnomen, & Polk County Residents
Ada, MN — Every person deserves a home that promotes their health and this weekend on the Access Health Program, we’ll chat with Polk-Norman-Mahnomen Public Health’s Nurse Tracy Johnson about their Healthy Homes Initiative that does just that. Johnson says Healthy Homes started to help families with asthma make healthy changes in the home to…
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Hillsboro School Therapy Dog Gets Visit from Senator John Hoeven
Hillsboro, ND — One good dog caught the eye of a US Senator this week. Senator John Hoeven made a special visit to the Hillsboro School District this week to visit with school staff, specifically Agricultural Education Instructor Levi Reese and his Therapy Dog Maura. Reese says the dog has made a “pawsitive” impact on…
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Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board News & Notes from January 18th Meeting
Waubun, MN — The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, January 18th. It was the first regular meeting for Interim Superintendent Todd Cameron, who took over for former Superintendent Lisa Weber who resigned at the beginning of the month. Cameron talks about the search for permanent replacement and his role…
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District 7A Rep Igo rebuilding relationships, working through flurry with start of Legislative Session
Nearly 40 % of Minnesota legislators are new this year, due in part to redistricting. One of those new members is District 7A House Representative Spencer Igo. He mentioned recently that the Capitol was awash in a flurry of activity after a nearly 3 year absence, thanks to the pandemic. He said he’s trying to…
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Portion of Norwood Street to be closed for Snow Removal
BRAINERD —A portion of Norwood Street in Brainerd will have restricted parking today while city staff removes snow. There will be no parking from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on either side of the street between Southeast 13th and 19th streets. Any vehicles left on the street at that time could be towed. If a…
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