Crossing Arts Presents ArtWorking
(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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Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation talks Garrison Play Days
(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 Chamber working on big weekend for Riverboat Days
(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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Crow Wing County Veterans Services discusses post 9/11 benefits, changes to Veterans Benefits Administration
(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 Schools busy during summer with new Principal hiring, All Class Reunion
(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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Sign up for Wild Rice email updates through DNR
(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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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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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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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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