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(Aitkin, MN) — Go beyond cartooning and illustration and into the world of visual storytelling through a special Manga Workshop at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the Aitkin Public Library. Leading the workshop will be Dennis Lo, a professional teaching artist for the St. Paul-based COMPAS organization. Recommended for ages 12 to adult, this…
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Brainerd, MN – Join us on Saturday, July 9th, 10 to noon, when we will be giving out creativity kits to anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of Crossing Arts. Kits include two art projects, a coloring sheet, and more! This month we will be creating fabric bowls and…
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Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Friday, Aug. 19. This year, the three-day hunt will happen on Oct. 28-30 (Fri.-Sun., application code 668). A total of 2,500 permits will be made available. The bag limit is two and bonus permits may be used to take…
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(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School District has been busy during the first half of the summer with Summer School, Community Education programs, construction, while starting to prepare for the 2022-23 school year. In our conversation with McGregor Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson first noted the end of the 2021-22 school year and coming…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Farmer’s Market Hub, a gathering of local farmers, are continuing on with their initiative of connecting local farmers with low-income families and the aging population with easy access to healthy foods and meals. We recently chatted with Allison Rian with the Aitkin Farmer’s Market and their ability to accept SNAP/EBT. SNAP users…
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District 9 – Brainerd Area CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) spent time checking anglers and ATV riders, and monitoring activity throughout the recreation area. A day was spent at the DNR Conservation Officer Academy as well as working aquatic invasive species. Enforcement action included recreational vehicle registration violations. CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked sport fishing…
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Those considering weight loss surgery are invited to hear testimonials from people who had the procedure at a free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting Tuesday, July 19, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre- and post-surgical weight loss surgery patients are invited to come together to talk, share experiences and provide emotional support to one…
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Pequot Lakes Community Education is excited to announce the summer production of Disney’s Newsies is just around the corner! This is a musical from Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts and Pequot Lakes Community Theater. Show times are July 14, 15, and 22 at 6:30 pm and July 16, 17, 23, and 24 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — With the announcement of the Butler Building being renamed The Ripple Center this past Friday, we chatted with building owners Christine Bright Marwede and Dwight Marwede about the future plans for the space within the building and upcoming events for the new performing arts center. Since purchasing…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The 131st Aitkin County Fair gets underway this week with a few added attractions that come off adjustments to longstanding features of the Fairgrounds that were damaged in spring storms. Aitkin County Fair Board member Kirk Peysar about making the necessary adjustments of moving exhibitors to other…
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