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MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation.  Crash data shows there were 374 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2019 through 2021, resulting in eight deaths and 133…
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October 6, 2022 0

Aitkin County Real Estate Taxes due October 15th

Aitkin County Treasurer, Lori Grams, would like to remind you the 2nd half Real Estate taxes are due October 15,2022. Since this is a Saturday the deadline is extended to October 17, 2022. If mailed, payment date is determined by the postmark date, please be sure to mail your payment ahead of the due date to…
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October 6, 2022 0

Local Lions Club Plans Halloween Dance for Individuals With Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities

EAST GULL LAKE, MINN – The East Gull Lake Camp Confidence Lions Club will be throwing a Halloween Dance on October 10th at the Legacy at Cragun’s from 5:30pm-8pm. The admission for this event will be a $9 per person fee—as well as one non-perishable food item. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.…
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October 6, 2022 0

Brainerd residents spend $1,788 per month on household bills; 10.7% lower than national average

Doxo’s recently released report (50 Largest U.S. Cities Household Spend Report 2022) that ranks America’s largest cities by amount spent on household bills. In addition to insights for these cities, doxo also has household spend information for Brainerd, including the following: The average Brainerd household pays $1,788 a month for the 10 most common household…
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October 6, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Services talks Post 9/11 Veterans Bonus money

(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer Erik Flowers reiterated the importance of getting Post 9/11 veterans to check to see if they are eligible for bonus dollars in our most recent conversation. Flowers said eligibility is as simple as checking your discharge paperwork under certain criteria. The second tier of bonus money requires…
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October 5, 2022 0

First ever ‘Loon Fest’ coming to Brainerd Armory this Friday

(Brainerd, MN) — This Friday, the Brainerd Armory will be the host venue for the first ever Loon Fest with headlining act HINDER performing. Event organizers Ron and Devon spoke about their initial thoughts of putting together a rock festival in the Lakes area. The hope for Loon Fest is growth for years to come,…
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October 5, 2022 0

Aitkin County Economic Development Communication Project receives $40,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant

Aitkin, Minn. (Oct. 05, 2022) – Aitkin County Economic Development will use a $40,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant to work with the consultant to identify a clear message and vision to attract people and businesses to Aitkin County. The true leaders are the community members that will be engaged in our planning process. We…
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October 5, 2022 0

Halloween at CRMC

All tiny goblins, superheroes, and ghouls are invited to trick or treat outside the spooktacular windows of the Care Center at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby from 5 to 6 p.m. on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31. This is a safe, friendly event for children age 10 and younger who want to wear their favorite…
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October 5, 2022 0

USDA Announces $22 Million for High-Speed Internet in Rural Minnesota Communities

St. Paul, MN., Oct. 4, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Colleen Landkamer today announced that the Department is awarding $22 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural residents and businesses in Minnesota. “Access to reliable high-speed internet is vital for the continued growth…
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