Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce 7-16-24
Sue Galligan, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Director of Special Events, brings us up to date with events happening in the days and weeks ahead.
NWMAC government and non-profit grant applications deadline approaching
The Northwest Minnesota Arts Council (NWMAC) is accepting art grant applications from government entities and non-profits until July 31. NWMAC Executive Director Mara Hanel tells us more. Hanel says they are also accepting applications for many other grants that don’t have an application deadline. Hanel says they have funds available for all kinds of the…
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Twin Valley Town and Country Days kicks off Friday
The Annual Twin Valley Town and Country Days Celebration is back for another, and the Twin Valley Community Club is excited to be adding many new events. Twin Valley Community CLub President Mark Askelson says one area they’ve been focused on improving is the number of family friendly events and this year is no different. …
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Childhood Lead exposure on the rise. What you can do to prevent it
Childhood lead exposure is on the rise, and Norman Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging parents to take steps and precaution to avoid potential cases of lead exposure. Sarah Kjono (Ch-oh-no) of Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains why we’re seeing a risk in lead childhood lead exposure cases, and the impact it can have. Kjono also…
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Perley Grade Raises Project Update
Progress continues to be made on the Perley Grade Raises project, but there have been some delays due to weather and other factors. Tara Jensen of the Wild Rice Watershed District fills us in on where things stand in Phase One of the project. Jensen also gave us an estimated timeline of what we can…
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Norman County East School Board meets
The Norman County East School Board approved the sale of their referendum bond at their school board meeting on Monday night. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says the sale went better than anticipated. Nudell says they are also looking to fill some positions after some staff movement. Nudell also says the board approved the…
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Mahnomen City Council Meets
The Mahnomen City Council held its July meeting on Monday. The Council approved a proposal from Braun Intertec to evaluate the pavement as part of the Main Street and Washington Avenue improvement project. There was discussion about adding a sand volleyball court to the City’s mini park. The discussion was tabled with plans to talk…
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Make It To The Lake Tuesday in Lengby
LENGBY, MN—A fun day at the beach on Spring Lake in Lengby is on tap for Tuesday night. The second Make It To The Lake will be from 6 to 8:30pm. Kayla Heller, one of the organizers, has great memories of last year’s event. Heller says the Lions Club will be serving food, there will…
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Walking with a Geologist in VNP
This past weekend, Voyageurs National Park was holding one of their summer programs at the Visitors Center called “Walk with a Geologist”. The special guest Geologist who was leading this past Saturday’s walk was FHS’s very own Chris Hemstad who we had the opportunity to interview prior to the walk. So what is the main…
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Ron Ohren Memories R&J Broadcasting Inc.
Ronald “Ron” Ohren, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Moorhead, MN, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Among many things that Ron did, he coached basketball for over twenty years in the Waubun and Norman County West schools and touched the lives of so…
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