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GOP members of the Minnesota House of Representatives held a press conference on Tuesday to highlight a trio of bills that aim to address Minnesota’s “Fraud Problem” in the wake of scandals like the Feeding our Future scandal. Rep. Patti Anderson (33A – Dellwood) gives us an outline of her proposed bill House File One.…
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Ada Mayor John Hintz and the City of Ada are still looking for community members to be appointed to serve on city committees. Ada Administrator Ashley Larson speaks more on the importance of people getting involved in these committees, and she highlights some of the spots they’re looking to fill. Larson also gives an update…
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The International Sugarbeet Institute and the North Harvest Bean Growers announced late last week that they will be merging their signature Beet Show, and Bean gathering into one massive event starting in 2026. International Sugarbeet Institute President Nick Revier tells us more. Revier says this change is a “full merger”, and he explains what he…
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The Norman County East School Board took the next step in their building project during a special meeting on Tuesday morning. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell is excited to announce that they have awarded bids for the project. With the bids coming in under budget, Nudell says they will be able to add some…
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Darrel Olson, Mayor of Baxter, MN, informs us of the Amazon Distribution Center coming to the area later this year, provides an update to the future Highway 371 and Highway 210 Intersection Improvement plan, and explains how Essentia Health is planning a state-of-the-art musculoskeletal center for the Brainerd Lakes Area at the previous Camping World…
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Sue Galligan, Director of Special Events at the Brainerd Lakes Chamber, previews some upcoming events including their latest “Business After Hours,” their “Excellence in Service Awards” and the “2025 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo.”
Don Brunette, Access North Executive Director and Jake Knaffla, Lead Independent Living Coordinator of Access North, remind us of how they help those in need live more independently and bring us some history surrounding Ed Roberts Day, January 23rd, 2025. Ed Roberts is often called the “Father of the Independent Living Movement.”