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(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board held a Special Session on Monday, August 29th to accept the resignation of Dean of Students Ryan Dillner and began the process for his replacement. Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson did thank Dillner for his work for the School District. The Board reviewed the Dean of Students position and…
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St. Cloud, Minnesota — The Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation jointly announced today that they’ve awarded seven grants, totaling $20,700 through the 2022 Rural Poverty Grant Round. Grant recipients are as follows:New Pathways, Inc. in Cambridge received $4,000 to help provide shelter and resources for families experiencing homelessness.Bridges of Hope in Brainerd…
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Create your very own coaster using river rocks during the Rock Coaster Craft event Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at the Aitkin Public Library. All materials will be provided. This event is recommended for ages 13 to adult. Registration is required for each participant and opens Aug. 30 on the events…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has recently completed a new technical report titled “Evaluation of Conceptual Groundwater-Use Management Actions”. This report describes several possible ways to use water differently next to Little Rock Creek that could improve stream flow conditions in the creek. High volume groundwater pumping in the area has increased over…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-08-29 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity and monitored pre-season hunting activity. Assistance was provided at the Enforcement Division?s confiscation auction and a hunter education class was held. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) checked boating, ATV riding, and bear-baiting activity. Wild ricing activity was still slow. Training to…
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(Aitkin, MN) — After getting a small sample of getting to know Aitkin 5th graders this past spring, Aitkin Police Officer Joe Fuhrmann will be returning as the Department’s DARE Officer for the 2022-23 School Year. We recently chatted with Officer Fuhrmann about how becoming a DARE officer meant going “back to school” With the training…
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District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-08-29 CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) continued patrolling ATV traffic and anglers throughout the week. The majority of her time was spent monitoring bear-baiting activity and taking calls in regards to the bear-hunting season. Aquatic plant management complaints were also received and followed up on. CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes)…
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Crow Wing County Seeks Public Comments Requested on Short Term Rental Ordinance Revisions