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Aitkin County Economic Development announces Opportunities for New Child Care Providers

From the Aitkin County Economic Development Monthly Newletter: Early Childhood Education Certificate: (one semester) The goal of the certificate is to get students out into the workforce quickly with a base of early childhood knowledge that supports effective, intentional positive practice. Students will gain 60 hours of on-site lab experience with children. Early Childhood Education…
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Lung Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of screening options 

More people in the United States die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It’s the third most common cancer in the U.S.  Essentia Health has a convenient, painless screening option for patients who are especially at risk. Eligible patients are between 50-80…
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Local student advances in Coca-Cola Scholars Program-11/16/22

1,557 high school seniors were selected as Semifinalists from a pool of over 91,000 submitted applications from across the country for the Coca-Cola Scholars Program based on their academic excellence, leadership, and service demonstrated in school and community activities. The Semifinalists are in the running for 150 college scholarships worth $20,000. Local high school senior…
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AmericInn Grand Opening-11/16/22

The newest hotel in northern Minnesota is hosting a grand opening on November 17, 2022, in International Falls. The AmericInn by Wyndham is an 85-guestroom property with a meeting room for 66, a breakfast room, exercise room and pub. The pool has new technology utilizing both traditional equipment backed up by a new ultra violet…
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Let’s Talk About It-Kevin Grover and Ronna Mackay-11/16/22

Kevin and Ronna discuss the Elks Thanksgiving Day dinner.


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Let’s Talk About It-Ashley Hall-11/16/22

Ashley Hall from the Falls Hunger Coalition joins us for Let’s Talk About It.


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Minnesota State Patrol Responded to Crash Scene

Minnesota State Patrol responded to a crash scene just north of Princeton on Monday night. The crash, which was reported at 4:04pm in Princeton Township, injured a passenger. The driver was uninjured. The police report said that a 2003 Jeep Liberty lost control while southbound on highway 169. After leaving the road, the Jeep rolled…
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Moonshiners Snowmobile Club Hosting Annual Membership Supper on Saturday

Twin Valley, MN — The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club will be hosting their annual Membership Supper and Landowner Appreciation night this Saturday, November 19th at the Twin Valley Community Center. Social Hour begins at 5:30pm with dinner being served around 6:30pm. The Moonshiners Snowmobile Club currently maintains roughly 120 miles of snowmobile trails in parts of…
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“Weird and Wacky Wednesday” 11-16-22

 A wild deer, which may have had the hots for Dasher and Prancer, crashed into a Wisconsin home and locked itself in a bedroom for three hours.  Sue Sujecki believes the buck may have been drawn to her house by the plastic Christmas reindeer she has decorating the front of the front yard. She thinks…
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City of Ada Receives $506,000 Grant for Housing Rehab Program

Ada, MN — Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on Tuesday announced over $20 million in funding for small cities, townships, and counties in Minnesota. The Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) grants will be used for infrastructure and rehabilitation projects in 34 Minnesota cities, townships, and counties. Included in that is the City…
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