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Crow Wing Power October Co-op Month

Char Kinzer, Public Relations Manager with Crow Wing Power and Luke Christiansen, Key Account Coordinator with Crow Wing Power, talked about their commitment to our local community, options for cost effective heating for their members and an electric vehicle ride and drive event coming up on Thursday, October 13th, 2022 at BIR.


October 10, 2022 0

Erskine chili feed

ERSKINE, MN—Erskine’s annual community chili cook-off is coming up Saturday afternoon.  Erin Green with the City of Erskine has details. Green says everyone will be able to judge which chili is the best. If you think your homemade chili is the best, you can enter it Saturday in Erskine.  Green says there’s no charge to…
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October 10, 2022 0

Aitkin HOPE’s Megan Cummings on September 10th Community Connection

Aitkin HOPE (Healing Opportunity Provided Equally) Executive Director Megan Cummings talks October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, what services and opportunities they provide, and their Recognition and Appreciation Event at the Ripple Center in Aitkin on October 24th:


October 10, 2022 0

Clearwater County FSA Update

Bagley, MN — The deadline to report fall seeded crops is fast approaching. Nathan Peterson of the Clearwater County FSA Office says the deadline to report is November 15th. However, Peterson says this only pertains to crops that will be harvested, and not cover crops. And Peterson also provided an update on the ARC/PLC program.…
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Lakes Country 104.1 Coaches Corner-10/8/22

The Bronco bowling team and the Sarah Peterson, head Bronco volleyball coach, are guests.


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Mahnomen County Sets Preliminary Levy at 8%

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Board of Commissioners approved the preliminary 2023 levy last month with a proposed increase of 8%. The preliminary levy can go down but cannot be increased. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says sizable levy increases will be the norm this year due to inflation driving up the cost of…
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October 10, 2022 0

Many Fire Departments Hosting Open Houses During National Fire Prevention Week

Mahnomen, MN — Join the National Fire Protection Association and fire departments around the country in celebrating National Fire Prevention Week, October 9th – 15th. As part of that, firemen and women will be hosting outreach and educational events throughout the week. Locally, several fire departments are hosting open houses where they welcome people into…
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October 10, 2022 0

Monday Lifehack of the Week: “The Best Ways to Increase the Whiteness in Your Teeth”

–  Use whitening toothpaste:  Some work better than others, but hydroxyapatite (HAp) toothpaste is the only whitening toothpaste that can basically whiten teeth from the inside out. It literally “fills in” the space in your enamel for a whiter, brighter appearance. –  Switch to an electric toothbrush:  Oscillating electric toothbrushes are generally the best for…
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October 10, 2022 0

Aitkin Chamber seeking prizes for annual Fish House Parade

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses and vendors to help contribute to their yearly Fish House Raffle to help benefit the Aitkin Volleyball program. Held during the annual Fish House Parade the day after Thanksgiving, the Fish House Raffle offers businesses to donate for the fundraiser for Aitkin…
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October 9, 2022 0