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(Aitkin, MN) — The Jaques Art Center is keeping active this summer beyond their annual Golf Tournament next week with their annual “Best in Show” exhibition while preparing for a celebration of the Aitkin High School graduates of past and present. We spoke to the Jaques’ Barden Heft about the Best in Show exhibit running off the…
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(Isle, MN) — Notices for upcoming General Election Council seats, ordinance revisions, and special use permits highlighted the Isle City Council meeting from Tuesday, June 14th. In our conversation with Isle City Clerk Jamie Hubbell noted Travis Johnson, candidate for Mille Lacs County Sheriff, spoke before the Council. Conversations were held on the notice for open…
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BAXTER, Minn. –Brainerd Lakes travelers can expect weekday lane closures with reduced speeds on both directions of Highway 371 as a $6.8 million access and safety improvement project starts from south of Gull Lake Dam Road (Crow Wing County Road 125) to north of Green Gables Road (County Road 126) on Monday, June 20. MnDOT will…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners heard from the Long Lake Conservation Center, awarded Economic Development grants, and reviewed adjustments from Human Resources during their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 14th from the Government Center Board Room. The Board took time to thank District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck, who will not be seeking…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Cities, counties, tribes and other government entities in Greater Minnesota are encouraged to apply for matching funds for local transportation infrastructure projects that support economic development, the Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today. Greater Minnesota is defined as all counties outside of the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. A total of $2…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers who might want to keep northern pike to familiarize themselves with the regulations and be prepared to measure the fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state: North-central: Limit of 10 northern…
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Pine River, MN (6/10/2022) — Throughout Minnesota, 4-H educators, youth and communitysupporters are working together to prepare for a new year of summer showcase events,including the Cass County 4-H Showcase at the Cass County Fair in Pine River. Starting on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, and concluding on Sunday, June 26, 2022, Cass County 4-H youth…
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Rlease from Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office: Updated 6/15/22@0900 hoursCrow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard reports June 13 th , 2022, at approximately 6:56 pm, Crow WingCounty Deputies responded to a report of a personal injury accident in the area of 13519 ThompsonRoad, Brainerd. Deputies arrived on the scene and learned that a pick-up truck…
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Aitkin County is proud to announce that we are awarding $9,800 to local businesses and community events. The grants are intended to help support efforts in increasing visitors for tourism and local business in our community. Congratulations to the following businesses and organizations: Jaques Art Center – $1,000 Brother’s Construction LLC – $800 Habitat for…
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