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Riverwood Foundation Charity Golf Event to benefit Zachary Johnson Kids with Cancer Fund on July 22nd

(Aitkin, MN) — The time is now to get signed up for the annual Riverwood Foundation Charity Golf Event, set for July 22nd, at MN National Golf Course in McGregor to help support children with cancer and their families going through the difficult times. As part of our monthly conversation, Riverwood Foundation Director Katie Nelson…
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June 21, 2022 0

Aitkin County Yard Composting Site open extended days for storm clean-up

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Environmental Services and Planning and Zoning have extended the weekly opening of the Yard Composting Site after the recent storm knocked over and uprooted trees. The Yard Composting Site was open on Tuesday and will be open Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 12-4pm. Aitkin County reminds the public they…
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June 21, 2022 0

MnDOT to host virtual public update meeting for Twin Ports Interchange project

MnDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, June 27, at 12:15 p.m. to provide updates on the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. To join the virtual meeting visit: mndot.gov/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/meetings. Those without internet access can also join by calling 855-282-6330 and entering access code 2489 511 9545. For those unable to attend in person,…
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June 21, 2022 0

ICONIC BUILDING’S NEW NAME, IDENTITY TO BE UNVEILED

AITKIN, MINN. – June 20, 2022 – One of downtown Aitkin’s oldest and most historically significant buildings is getting a new name and brand vision.  Owners Dwight Marwede and Christine Bright will unveil the new name and brand vision of the building formerly known as the Butler Building as part of the Aitkin Chamber of…
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June 21, 2022 0

Talkin’ Tesla with Dave Rude

Tesla headlines Lakes Jam on Thursday’s rock night, and we chatted with guitarist and vocalist Dave Rude about the band and the appearance at Lakes Jam. We asked what he enjoys the most about being part of the band. Rude, who joined the band in 2006 and is the newest member, talks about how the…
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June 21, 2022 0

Carlton man named 2021 ATV Safety Instructor of the Year

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has named Eric Senarighi, a Carlton resident and president of the Carlton County Riders ATV Club, as the 2021 ATV Safety Instructor of the Year. Senarighi is a longtime ATV enthusiast who has taught ATV safety, through the club and individually, for years. The club trains about 100 kids…
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June 20, 2022 0

2022 Camp Classic Weekend Welcomes Back the Sertoman Mariucci Fest

Confidence Learning Center (AKA Camp Confidence) hosted the 49th Golf Classic and 39th Fishing Classic with amazing success and brought back the popular Sertoman Mariucci Fest. These longstanding events were blessed with amazing weather and full rosters for both golf and fishing. Each year the Camp Classic events is the third weekend of June, which…
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June 20, 2022 0

Merrifield man identified in deadly pontoon accident

(Pequot Lakes, MN) — Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard reports on June 19th, 2022 at approximately 2:59 pm, Crow Wing County Deputies responded to the area 9228 Cimino Bay Drive in Pequot Lakes (Pelican Lake Public Access) for a report of a male that had been pulled from the water while swimming from a…
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June 20, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Highway Maintenance activity for this week

(Brainerd) — County maintenance crews will perform culvert repairs and ditching work on County State Aid Highways (CSAH) 10, (Borden Lake Road), 23, 22, and County Road (CR) 131 throughout theweek. County maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on CR 168, CSAH 4, CSAH 2, and CSAH 16, throughout the week. County maintenance crews…
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June 20, 2022 0