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Expect traffic delays traveling on Highway 6 in Remer

DULUTH, Minn. – Motorists should expect delays when traveling in the Remer area due to construction impacts. With the upcoming Moondance Jam, significant traffic congestion is expected on Highway 6 and Highway 200 in Remer. Visitors to Moondance should consider alternate routes due to construction. Highway 6 in Remer is a single lane and controlled by…
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July 15, 2022 0

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Minnesota

RELEASE FROM FEMA: WASHINGTON­– FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Minnesota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding April 22 – June 15, 2022. Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible…
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July 15, 2022 0

Strength & Honor Lift-A-Thon returns July 27-28 for veterans fundraiser

(Aitkin, MN) — An annual showcase of off-season work and fundraising for local veterans through Aitkin High School student-athletes will be coming to a head July 27-28 in the annual Strength & Honor Lift-A-Thon from Aitkin High School. We chatted with Aitkin teacher and coach Rob Williams about their Speed, Strength, and Agility program that helps…
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July 14, 2022 0

Aitkin Public Schools with 4 opening on School Board, deadline to file August 16th

Post from ISD #1 – Aitkin Public Schools Facebook page: On August 2, 2022 Aitkin Public Schools will have 4 openings for School Board members on the Ballot. Please consider running for School Board. Filing period for School Board will be from August 2-August 16. You will need to fill out an affidavit and pay…
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July 14, 2022 0

McGregor School District not offering free meals for upcoming school year

Post from Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson from the McGregor School District #4 Facebook page: I want to make our families aware that there will not be free meals provided by the government this year as they have done for the previous two years because of Covid. We also did not qualify for the…
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July 14, 2022 0

Tom Lehman, CRMC to host ‘Cruising for Charity’ event August 21st

Join Tom Lehman, Minnesota’s most decorated golfer, aboard Cragun’s North Star luxury yacht on Sunday, Aug. 21, and sail away on Gull Lake while raising funds for healthcare at Cruising for Charity, an exclusive fundraising event benefitting Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Charitable Fund. Cruising for Charity is part of the inaugural CRMC Championship Golf Tournament…
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July 14, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board approve Community Grants, Rum River 1W1P at July 12th meeting

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners Meeting from Tuesday, July 12th featured further talks on the Run River 1 Water, 1 Plan from the Government Center Board Room. The Board heard from Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers on awarding a pair of Community Grants totaling just over $14,000. Those grants were awarded…
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July 13, 2022 0

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce still hiring, underway with membership drive

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce, in between summer events while preparing for Riverboat Days, is continuing to not only bring in a new member to their organization but also are working to expand their membership. Our monthly conversation with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson highlighted the Chamber’s need for personnel in the office…
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July 13, 2022 0