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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center Activities Department is seeking the donation of new or gently used iPods for its Music and Memory program in which staff make individual personalized music playlists for residents in need. Music & Memory is a program that helps people in nursing homes and other care organizations who suffer from…
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BAXTER, Minn. — With Minnesota primaries around the corner and real estate and yard sale season in full swing, MnDOT reminds everyone that the placement of political campaign and other advertising signage is not allowed under state law on any highway right-of-way. All state, county, city and township roads and highways fall under the same state…
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(Brainerd, MN) — ArtWorking is a newly formed and growing network of area artists and creative minds. We are working to expand a sense of community amongst diverse artists of all mediums. We meet to talk, bounce ideas around, and inspire each other. This is an informal gathering of artsy oddballs. Looking for your people?…
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(Garrison, MN) — Another opportunity for everyone to learn more about Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation and what they offer to the community will be coming up at Garrison Play Days, July 23-24. We chatted with Wild and Free’s Ashley King about what to expect for their participation in the Parade as well as information that will be…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce’s plans for another fun Riverboat Days will be multiplied with the Aitkin All Class Reunion slated for the weekend of August 6-7. In our monthly update with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson spoke about the early events that will bring in the most people with the Dump…
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(Brainerd, MN) — In his first ever visit to the Home Grown Local Radio studios in Brainerd, Crow Wing County Veterans Services officer Eric Flowers gave an update on a new bonus for active duty members serving post 9/11 and keeping tabs on changes with the Veterans Benefits Administration. Flowers first elaborated about his role…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Summer months are proving to be just as busy as the school year for Aitkin Public Schools and Superintendent Dan Stifter. In our monthly conversation, Superintendent Stifter touched on the recent hiring of a new high school principal, Lisa DeMars, and the hiring process. Stifter also mentioned openings for staff and teaching…
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(Minnesota) — You can now sign up to get wild rice email updates! Get wild rice harvesting information including season outlooks, season dates, regulation reminders and how-to tips. If you’re interested in wild rice harvesting, or know someone who is, please sign up and encourage others to sign up, too. Once signed up, you’ll get email…
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