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Norman County Salvation Army Asking for Gas Card Donations this Holiday Season

Ada, MN — The Norman County Salvation Army is continuing on with their Red Kettle campaign to raise money for emergency assistance needs for people in Norman County. While most people drop change, cash, or checks into those red kettles, there is something else you can drop in them to help people in need. With…
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Fosston School Board News & Notes

Fosston, MN — Fosston School Superintendent Todd Selk joined KKCQ Radio this past month to recap the most recent Fosston School Board meeting. At the meeting, the board approved the decision to go ahead with creating a Transportation Director Position. The position was talked about last year, but never moved forward due to the change…
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Wake the Lakes “Lifehack of the Week” : Genius Christmas Hacks

 –DIY Christmas Ornament Storage: Inexpensive felt is all you need to create this Christmas hack. To keep delicate ornaments from breaking, store them in boxes with individual felt wrappers. For the easiest Christmas decoration storage, fill slim boxes and top with another layer of felt.  –Use Fir Trimmings Instead of Purchasing a Wreath:  Don’t splurge…
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Gifts needed for CRMC Care Center Residents

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center is now accepting donations of Christmas presents for its residents. Please bring unwrapped donations in bags or boxes marked male or female to the Care Center by Tuesday, Dec. 20, so gifts can be personalized for everyone. A collection bin is set up outside the Care Center’s main entrance.…
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Bidding now open for DNR’s December land sale online auction

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has 11 parcels for sale including rural and lakeshore properties. Properties in Itasca, St. Louis, and Wadena counties are available for online bidding from Thursday, Dec. 1, through Wednesday, Dec. 14. Anyone interested in bidding on a property needs to register for an account on MinnBid. Visit the DNR land sale webpage to obtain…
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Winter Guitar Concert at the Mille Lacs Library in Isle

Celebrate the holiday season with a night of music featuring local, award-winning classical guitarist Samuel Hines on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., at the Mille Lacs Lake Community Library in Isle. Hines will play classical renditions of your favorite holiday tunes.   This program is open to all ages. No registration necessary.  …
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Aitkin County awarded DEED Childcare Economic Development Grant

[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited CLUES in St. Paul to announce that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is awarding nearly $2.5 million to 17 child care organizations representing communities throughout Minnesota. This latest round of grant funding will help increase the supply of quality child care providers…
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