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Crow Wing County Highway Maintenance to work spray patching, storm cleanup

ounty maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 16, in Jenkins and Ideal Townships throughout the week. County maintenance crews will continue cleaning up trees and fixing washouts from June 20th’s storms. Maintenance crews may be working in the drive lane and on the shoulders simultaneously, creating the need…
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July 7, 2022 0

Construction on Riverwood hospital surgery center to begin

During the week of July 25-29, construction work will begin on a major expansion of Riverwood Healthcare Center’s surgery center in Aitkin. Riverwood will host a groundbreaking ceremony on Tues, July 26, at 4 p.m. This event will be held on the northeast side of the parking lot in the Healing Garden. The program will…
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July 7, 2022 0

Construction on Highway 6 in Remer now underway

DULUTH, Minn. – Construction on Hwy 6 in Remer is now underway. Motorists should expect a single lane controlled by a signal system on Hwy 6 through town. No on-street parking will be available during construction, and businesses are accessible via local roads with posted signage. Work is starting with removals and storm sewer replacement between…
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July 7, 2022 0

Brainerd School District Job Fair set for July 14

Brainerd, MN (July 6, 2022) Brainerd Public Schools will host a job fair on Thursday, July 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Brainerd High School (BHS). The fair will take place in the Music Commons located off of the BHS North parking lot. “The job fair is a great opportunity for job seekers…
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July 6, 2022 0

Aitkin County Care going strong with hot, frozen meal deliveries

(Aitkin, MN) — In our monthly conversation with Aitkin County CARE, Executive Director Lynne Jacobs spoke about the meal delivery program and being able to bring healthy and balanced hot or frozen meals to their low-income clients spanning all over Aitkin County. Jacobs opened our talk with the process of delivering hot meals within Aitkin…
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July 6, 2022 0

Erin’s Wish Fundraiser coming at the end of July

Erin’s Wish, a fund-raiser in memory and honor of their mother and friend, Erin Broadhead, who at 50 years old lost her fight with colon cancer this past December, will take place in Ironton the last weekend in July. The event will benefit Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Courage Cabinet which makes cancer patient’s journey a…
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July 6, 2022 0

Aitkin Library hosts Manga Workshop for Teens and Adults

(Aitkin, MN) — Go beyond cartooning and illustration and into the world of visual storytelling through a special Manga Workshop at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the Aitkin Public Library. Leading the workshop will be Dennis Lo, a professional teaching artist for the St. Paul-based COMPAS organization.  Recommended for ages 12 to adult, this…
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July 6, 2022 0

Crossing Arts Creativity Kit Giveaway this Saturday

Brainerd, MN – Join us on Saturday, July 9th, 10 to noon, when we will be giving out creativity kits to anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of Crossing Arts. Kits include two art projects, a coloring sheet, and more! This month we will be creating fabric bowls and…
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