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Two Injured in crash in Kanabec County

(Arthur Township, MN) — Two occupants in a 2021 Toyota Rav4 received non-life threatening injuries in a collision in Kanabec County on Saturday. The Minnesota State Patrol reports, shortly after 3pm on February 19th, the Toyota Rav4 was northbound on Harbor Street near Highway 23. At the same time, a 2013 Ford Edge was westbound…
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February 21, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Warns of scams

(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang and the Sheriff’s Office have been getting reports of residents receiving calls from scammers claiming to be local law enforcement collecting money or gift cards to clear up warrants. Sheriff Klang notes that law enforcement will never call you to collect money to clear up a…
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February 21, 2023 0

Dinner and Music at Aitkin Moose Lodge this week

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Moose Lodge and United Methodist Church are pairing up to have some winter fun and help Aitkin County Habitat for Humanity. The groups are hosting a lasagna dinner on Friday, February 24th from 4:30-6pm at the Aitkin Moose Lodge, located at 22 4th Street N in Aitkin.  After dinner, stick…
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February 21, 2023 0

Vaccines available at GuidePoint in Aitkin

(Aitkin, MN) — The start of 2023 for area residents and cost-effective support for prescription drugs has been a welcomed site for GuidePoint Pharmacy in Aitkin. In a recent chat we had with Pharmacist Matt Doucette, he talked about recent action with Medicare to make insulin more cost friendly. GuidePoint also gives the chance to…
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February 21, 2023 0

Lakes Area United Way ‘Partner Programs’ funding now open, seeking Vision Council members

(Brainerd, MN) — The Lakes Area United Way is now directing their focus to connecting with local non-profit organizations to become Partner Programs through their grant funding. In a recent conversation with LAUW Executive Director Jonathan Aga, he mentioned that applications are now open. Once applications are filled out, community members are invited to join…
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February 20, 2023 0

USDA Invests $10 Million in High-Speed Internet for People in Rural Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., Feb. 16, 2023 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Minnesota State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced an investment of $10 million to bring high-speed internet access to people living and working in rural Minnesota. Today’s investments include funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provides a historic $65 billion to…
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February 19, 2023 0