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Aitkin County HHS meeting with Board of Commissioners from September 27th

(Aitkin, MN) — Last week, the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners convened for their monthly update with the Health and Human Services Department from the Government Center Board Room. The majority of the update covered the topic of Competency Restoration, which was explained by HHS Adult Social Worker Becca Person (peer-son). Person gave an example of the services…
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October 3, 2022 0

Crosby Police Department selling Pink Patches in October

A Release from the Crosby Police Department Facebook page: For the 5th year the Crosby Police Department will be joining agencies across Minnesota and the United States in the Pink Patch Project. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Crosby Officers will be able to wear the pink variant of our department shoulder patch to…
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October 2, 2022 0

Funds Available to Update Livestock Operations

St. Paul, MN: Minnesota livestock farmers and ranchers seeking to improve their operation are encouraged to apply for the Agricultural Growth, Research, and Innovation (AGRI) Livestock Investment Grant program. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) anticipates awarding approximately $1.3 million using a competitive review process. Applications for the grant will be accepted until 4 p.m. on…
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October 2, 2022 0

MMFCU Second Quarter Sense of Community Giving

Aitkin, MN (September 30, 2022) – Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) is dedicated to giving back to the communities we serve. Every quarter, we live out our value of ‘Sense of Community’ and the credit union philosophy of People Helping People through our financial education programs, grant committee, social responsibility committees, and scholarships. MMFCU staff…
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October 2, 2022 0

American Red Cross Blood Drive Information

We spoke to Sue Thesenga, Regional Communications Manager of the American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakota Regions, regarding the need for blood donations, how to set up an appointment, what needs to be done prior to donating, where to donate blood in the Brainerd Lakes Area and more!


September 30, 2022 0

New FSA Fiscal Year Begins October 1st

Bagley, MN — Monday, October 1st is the start of the new fiscal year for the USDA Farm Service Agency and that means payments for various programs could be triggered. Nathan Peterson, Clearwater County FSA Executive Director, reminds producers to make sure their bank accounts are up to date if they are anticipating a payment.…
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September 30, 2022 0