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The Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District is getting creative this open water season to help further combat Aquatic Invasive Species with a new photo contest for people to win cash or a brand new kayak. Aitkin County SWCD Manager Steve Hughes, in our monthly update, spoke about how the “AIS Photo Finish” contest…
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The monthly Aitkin County Toward Zero Deaths coalition held their monthly meeting last week brought a new perspective in pedestrian safety with the roadways becoming more congested with the Memorial Day holiday travel and soon-to-be summer travel plans. We spoke with Aitkin County TZD Coordinator Amy Dotzler after she attended the NE Minnesota TZD Conference…
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Release from DNR: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites Minnesotans interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune into upcoming webinars that will discuss youth fishing leagues, muskellunge and the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. The first webinar, on youth fishing leagues, will be at noon Wednesday, May 25. Join DNR fisheries manager…
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Press Release from Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office In the early morning hours of May 22nd, 2022, a structure fire was reported off 385th Avenue in Wealthwood Township. Deputies, Aitkin Fire Department and Garrison Fire Department responded to a trailer home fully engulfed with the structure collapsed inward. Once the fire was extinguished, responders including the State…
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Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: Mille Lacs Lake anglers can keep one walleye from 21-23 inches, or one over 28 inches, through Tuesday, May 31. Walleye fishing will be catch-and-release from Wednesday, June 1, through Thursday, June 30. A two-week closure — implemented to reduce hooking mortality — will be in place…
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Registration is now for families to sign up their children for fun summer programs with the Big Sandy Water Institute through McGregor Community Education. Programs, running June and July, are available in order for the preservation and conservation of our natural resources and waterways. Youth need to learn the importance of being stewards of their own…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in conjunction with multiple area police and fire services, as well as the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and area air medical operations, will be conducting another multi-discipline training exercise in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area on Tuesday, May 24. The training is centered around a multiple-casualty incident occurring in…
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Protect Your Identity: Free Shred Days at Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union is hosting free Community Shred Days at our Aitkin Office on June 7 from 11am-Noon. Shredding documents that have your personal information is a great way to protect yourself from identity theft by keeping the wrong person from finding…
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Creating more community outreach and support through volunteer programs that run deep in the Lakes Area was the message extended out in our monthly conversation with the Lakes Area United Way. We spoke to Executive Director for the Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes’ Shawn Hansen about the group and how they serve the community through their…
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Outgoing Superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools joined us on the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to discuss her upcoming retirement and what’s coming up with Brainerd Schools. When asked about looking ahead to retirement, Larson said she doesn’t have the ‘senioritis’ version. Larson then went on to give the key dates for the upcoming graduation…
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