Local Radio
Stacey Durgin Smith of Aitkin County Public Health talks about the “My Ascension” documentary and suicide prevention presentation, breaking the stigma of mental health, and helpful resources on the August 23rd Community Connection:
Russell Moore of Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out joins Community Connection on August 23rd to talk 16th annual Lakes Bluegrass Festival, his roots through Bluegrass, favorite venues, and more:
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports fishing and boating continue to be the main focuses of the work activity. Bear baiting started this weekend so work is starting to shift from the water to the woods. An invasive species check station was worked at the U.S. Customs Port of Entry in International Falls over…
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INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: The National Park Service (NPS) anticipates releasing a prospectus for a concession business opportunity to provide Lodging, Food and Beverage, Retail, Marina, and other services at Kettle Falls within Voyageurs National Park in the fourth quarter of this calendar year. The prospectus will describe the business opportunity and the terms and conditions of Concession Contract #CC-VOYA002-24…
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Bagley, MN — An update from the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office and their new involvement in Project Lifesaver. Project Lifesaver is a 501 (C)(3) community based, public safety, non-profit organization that provides law enforcement, fire/rescue, and caregivers with a program designed to protect, and when necessary, quickly locate individuals with cognitive disorders who are prone…
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Three Hillsboro civic groups are getting together this Friday night to host Grow Hillsboro Fun Night before the Hillsboro-Central Valley Burros’ football game against Kindred. Paul Geray works with the Hillsboro Business Association, City of Hillsboro and Hillsboro Economic Development Commission. Geray says there will be a tent open from 5 until 7pm, with several…
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St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota State Fair, otherwise known as the Great Minnesota Get Together, gets underway this Thursday, August 25th and runs through Labor Day, September 5th in St. Paul. The Minnesota State Fair is one of the largest and best attended expositions in the world, showcasing Minnesota’s finest agriculture, art, and industry.…
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The 40th annual Chatauqua and French-Canadian Metis Festival will take place this weekend in Huot, near Red Lake Falls. There will be a potluck picnic Friday night at 6:30, followed by a bonfire, storytelling and singing by Dan Schmitz. Twylla Altepeter, editor of the Fertile Journal, talks about Saturday’s events. Throughout the weekend, artists and…
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Kids are, or will be, heading back to school in the coming days. Clearwater County Sheriff Darren Halvorson reminds you to keep an eye out for kids. You should also watch for kids that may not be watching where they’re going as they rush to meet a school bus or get to school on time.
Flom, MN — Fling to Flom this weekend! It’s the annual Flom Farm Fest set for Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th! Many of the favorite Flom Fun activities and events return, including the bean bag tournament, parade, pancakes breakfast, threshing bee, car cruise, and loads of live music. New this year is a…
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