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(Deerwood, MN) — Salem WEST and the Mustard Seed, a partner with the Lakes Area United Way, is available to local families in need through their thrift store and the donation center. We spoke with Jason Kempthorne, a minister at Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood, about their ability to assist families that may struggle with…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Connecting the Aitkin Community and the vast river system that encompass the area for a fun summer activity is what lies ahead for the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce and their 2nd annual ‘Paddle Your Glass Off Event’ set for Saturday, June 25th. In our chat with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson…
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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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