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Aitkin County Sheriff talks Early Ice Safety

Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida spoke with us recently about ice conditions on area lakes this year: Guida made clear his insistence that the early anglers check the ice every day: He reiterated that there’s no such thing as safe ice: Guida revealed his motivation for clearly stating the dangers: Our full conversation with Aitkin…
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Cass County Sheriff’s respond to crash in Pequot Lakes area

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash Friday morning, November 18 involving a Waste Partners garbage truck and a deer. The crash happened around 6am on County Road 1 in Maple Township, near Pequot Lakes. The southbound truck was struck by two deer which entered the highway. The collision caused the truck to veer off the…
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Aitkin woman suffers non-life threatening injuries in crach

A crash on Highway 169 in Aitkin Co. sent an 81 y/o woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash, which was reported at 7:25 am on Tuesday, November 22nd. Christine Ann Schneider, 38, was traveling south on Highway 169 in a 2013 Cadillac ATS . Judith Anne Matthias,…
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Fosston Community Library & Arts Association Presents “A Christmas Through the Eras”

Fosston, MN — Hear the best of the Christmas Classics during the Fosston Community & Library Arts Association’s musical production of “Christmas Through the Eras: A Musical Revue” this weekend at the Fosston Community Theatre. Showtimes are 7pm this Friday & Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. This original production is written and directed by Abby…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports for District 9 (Brainerd area)

District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-11-28 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) spent time on outstanding deer-season complaints. Anglers were testing the ice and found some panfish-fishing success. CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) saw a low number of hunters for the weekend muzzleloader opener. Grouse hunters were more common, as were squirrel hunters. The weather has…
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Northland Foundation and 12 AGE to age sites launch innovative programming in northeast Minnesota with AmeriCorps Seniors Demonstration grant funding

(NE Minnesota) — The Northland Foundation’s Age to age network of intergenerational  programs is benefitting from the American Rescue Plan funding, a boon to underserved and disproportionately impacted communities. $500k, an american rescue plan/ARP Americorps Seniors senior demonstration grant, will be awarded over a two year period to encourage and support programs that bring older…
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Brainerd Public Library 11-29-22

Laurel Hall, Branch Manager of Brainerd Public Library, joins us to talk about how our local library (and the rest of the Kitchigami Regional Library System) is such a valuable resource to the area.


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Norman County East Make & Take Holiday Workshop

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School District will be hosting a “Make & Take” Holiday Workshop next Tuesday, December 6th and they are expanding it to allow for more age groups to participate. Children age 2 to 12, along with their families, will be invited to participate in this crafting event this…
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Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent on November 29th Community Connection

Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter talked about Winter Weather Preparedness for Students and Parents within the District, the start of Winter Activities, School Board Elections, and Curriculum Review:


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Ada Police Chief Encourages Residents to Protect Themselves from Package Theft

Ada, MN — From Black Friday to Cyber Monday, many people took to the internet to find outstanding deals for gifts ahead of the holiday season or to treat themselves on deals they couldn’t turn down. With all the packages expected to be delivered over the next few weeks, don’t fall victim to a porch…
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