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(Aitkin, MN) — We recently chatted with City of Aitkin Mayor Megan for an update on City activity including sidewalk cleanup, adjustments with the City Park cameras, and initial talks on downtown parking. Mayor Workman spoke about the plans to replace the roof of the Aitkin Police Department this Fall. The Street Department is also wrapping up…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from Tuesday, August 23rd convened to hear budget presentations from County Department Heads and reviewed grant funding applications from the Government Center Board Room. Jen Twombly, sitting in for Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida, mentioned the Sheriff’s Office Budget may see some increases into 2023. County…
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RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: St. Paul, MN: Checks to Minnesota livestock farmers and specialty crop producers who applied for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) 2021 Agricultural Drought Relief Program (ADRoP) will begin to be mailed this week. A total of 2,922 out of 3,000 received applications were approved, totaling $18.9 million in eligible requests.…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is accepting comments through Sept. 22 on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet to address the removal of the tenant farmer’s house at Charles A. Lindbergh State Park in Little Falls, Minnesota. The DNR is proposing to dismantle the structure and remove the debris to eliminate a public safety hazard. The structure…
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RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY: Minnesota’s minimum-wage rates will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2023, to $10.59 an hour for large employers and $8.63 an hour for other state minimum wages. The current large-employer minimum wage, $10.33, will increase by 26 cents to $10.59. Other state minimum wages, including the…
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Essentia Health is seeking volunteers for several facilities in multiple areas. Volunteer opportunities range from spending time in medical units and clinic settings to helping patients navigate our facilities, stocking, working in the cafeteria and many more areas. To ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, volunteers must: · Commit to a regular…
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(Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz held their second August meeting Monday night with discussion taking place on holiday decorations, relief funding for the City Shop, and an upcoming workshop. In the meeting recap from Mayor Dave Fisher, he spoke about Planning & Zoning being proactive on permits and fines. The City of Pierz is…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Three Brainerd Public Schools Alums who have taken their education into the community and have made an impact will be honored with their induction into the Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame with a ceremony on September 23rd. We recently chatted with Hall of Fame Selection Committee member Sherry DeLaHunt about the Hall of…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Learning the effects of a concussion, what causes, and how it can affect one’s life will be covered with a virtual seminar on Tuesday, August 30th with Riverwood Healthcare and family physician Dr. Austin Krohn. We recently chatted with Dr Krohn, who has orthopedics expertise, and spoke about what is a concussion. Dr.…
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