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USDA Seeks Applications to Improve Water and Waste Treatment for People in Rural Minnesota

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that the department is accepting applications for grants to help private nonprofit organizations improve water treatment and waste disposal systems for people in rural areas. The applications are being accepted under the Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants program. This…
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October 24, 2022 0

Aitkin County Economic Development – Child Care Grant Opportunities

From the Aitkin County Economic Development Newsletter: Over the past few weeks I have had the pleasure of meeting with many of our local Childcare providers. I have learned from these experts concerning the greatest needs of our County related to Childcare. Thank you to everyone that welcomed a meeting with me. The bottom line is that our…
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October 24, 2022 0

Record-Setting Breakout Country Artist Mitchell Tenpenny Opening for HARDY at Lakes Jam In 2023

BRAINERD, MINNESOTA – ACM Award and CMT Music Award nominee Mitchell Tenpenny has been announced as part of the lineup at country and rock festival, Lakes Jam in 2023. His performance will take place on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. on the Bud Light Main stage right before country headliner HARDY. With multiple #1…
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October 24, 2022 0

Cuyuna Fire, Police patches being sold for Crosby-Ironton Athletics

Release from Cuyuna Police Deppartment Facebook page: “Sorry for the delay but the Cuyuna Police & Cuyuna Fire Departments are proud to announce the release of our September 2022 patch of the month. September’s theme is our local high school Crosby-Ironton. All proceeds will go to the Crosby-Ironton Rangers Athletic Department to help with local…
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October 24, 2022 0

Zebra mussels confirmed in Smith Lake in Douglas County, West Rabbit Lake in Crow Wing County

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has confirmed reports of zebra mussels in Smith Lake, near Nelson in Douglas County, and in West Rabbit Lake, near Cuyuna in Crow Wing County. Douglas County staff contacted the DNR after receiving a zebra mussel that was found on a dock being removed from Smith Lake for the…
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October 24, 2022 0

Minnesota Energy Resources and law enforcement team up to put a stop to scams

Rosemount — Join Minnesota Energy Resources and law enforcement across Minnesota as they team up to protect customers from con artists. Today, Oct. 20, police and sheriff’s departments across the state are joining us and sharing the warning signs of utility scams on social media. The goal is to flood newsfeeds with this important safety…
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October 24, 2022 0

DNR grants help children get outside,
begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences

Apply through Dec. 7 for funding aimed at increasing outdoor experiences, education and stewardship The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is pleased to announce another phase of the No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. “This successful…
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