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On Friday and Sunday, August 12 and 14, the Lakes Area Music Festival presents the first full opera production ever to grace the stage of the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts: Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss. Featuring six singers from the Metropolitan Opera and the all-star LAMF orchestra led by music director, Christian Reif, Ariadne auf Naxos promises…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The partnership with American Peat Technology in Aitkin and the Brother Justus Whiskey Company of Minneapolis has been favorable for both groups with the first ever cold-peated whiskey hitting the shelves and bringing a slice of Aitkin County to the masses. We had the opportunity to speak…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Licensed Practical Nurse Dena Pribbenow of Brainerd was recently honored with the organization’s DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses in recognition of her compassionate care of an elderly woman with a complex medical history. Colleagues of Pribbenow and the patient’s two daughters gathered in the Internal Medicine Clinic August 1 for a ceremony…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals. Each year, the DNR proposes new special fishing regulations that apply to individual waters and asks the public for input about the proposals. The regulations, if enacted, are reviewed on a regular basis. The DNR is considering experimental and…
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The Johnny Holm Band will perform Sunday, August 14th at the 2022 Manna for Malawi benefit fundraiser at the Bridge Tavern north of Crosby. The event runs from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and chips will be served. A raffle for cash prizes, a mountain bike and a kayak and a silent auction…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council meeting from Monday, August 1st reviewed intent to apply for funding for the Police Department roof, talks on the Aitkin Farmers Market and the Ripplesippi Music Fest from the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library. City Administrator Mike Skrbich reminded the Council…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Giving the proper outlet for Dementia caregivers to share their experiences with others like them will be one of a few opportunities for Aitkin County CARE to show the importance and bring more information to the crippling disease. In our monthly chat with Aitkin County CARE Executive…
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