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Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest 2022

Dick Lyscio of the Brainerd Elks joins us to invite kids ages 8 to 13 to take part in the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest. The event will take place on Saturday, December 17th at the Forestview Middle School in Baxter.


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Aitkin County CARE offers classes to keep mobility active for aging adults

We spoke with Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs recently. She shared  some exciting opportunities for folks to get fit at any age, targeting specific goals:  They have a class option that’s short-term, too:  Jacobs mentioned a class specifically geared toward staying fit in later life, and expressed gratitude toward the class facilities: Jacobs…
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Winter load increases to begin on highways in the north frost zone on Dec. 9

MnDOT will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the north frost zone at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 9, 2022. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other load limit information are shown at mndot.gov/loadlimits. Vehicles will be allowed to operate…
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Conservation Report – District 5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports muzzleloader season continues to be slow with few people and minimal harvest. A few animal-related complaints were handled throughout the week and weekend. Ice conditions are not good, so people are asked to use caution and common sense. CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) monitored muzzleloader deer-hunting activity,…
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Backus Community Café receives Cenex Grant

Our most recent Hometown Pride grant winner is the Backus Community Café in InternationalFalls, MN, which began in 2012 with a small volunteer kitchen staff that prepared free meals twiceeach week for community members looking for a hot meal and a place to connect with others. Between 2019 and 2021, the café increased the number…
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VA to Prioritize PACT ACT Claims for Those with Cancer

Washington, D.C. — This past month the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it will prioritize the processing of Veterans’ benefits claims for cancers associated with the PACT Act. VA will expedite these claims to ensure Veterans with cancer are getting timely access to the care and benefits they need and deserve. The PACT Act added…
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Lisa Krahn from Seven County Senior Federation joins December 6th Community Connection

Seven County Senior Federation Executive Director Lisa Krahn returned to give an update on the ending of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, looking ahead to changes to Medicare in 2023, and what other opportunities to change Medicare coverage off for those who have birthdays coming up:


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Downtown Hillsboro Transforms into Winter Wonderland this Sunday

Hillsboro, ND — Downtown Hillsboro transforms into a Winter Wonderland this weekend! The Hillsboro Business Association is hosting their annual Winter Carnival this Sunday, December 11th from 3-5pm with a light parade to follow. This is the 2nd year that the Hillsboro holiday event has been moved to the outdoors. HBA President JR Strom invites…
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Prairie Grains Conference Kicks Off Farm Meeting Season at Alerus Center

Grand Forks, ND — The 2022-23 farm meeting season kicks off this Wednesday and Thursday with the annual Prairie Grains Conference at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. The Prairie Grains Conference is hosted by the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers, North Dakota Grains Growers Association, and Minnesota Barley and features research sessions, grower meetings,…
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Lakes Country 104.1 Coaches Corner-12/3/22

Guests are John Reller, Bronco boys basketball coach and LBF girls basketball.


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