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LITTLE FALLS, MN—The Initiative Foundation announced today the award of $675,000 to 86 of Central Minnesota’s smallest businesses affected by the pandemic. The special grant program, supported by the Otto Bremer Trust, focused on businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans, and those located in smaller communities and rural areas. “These grants support businesses…
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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, Oct. 18, 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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East Central Regional Library (ECRL) was honored by the Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. on Monday, October 3 with the 2022 Spirit of Community Award! Lakes and Pines had this to say on award night: “ECRL is this year’s Spirit of Community Award winner for being an asset to the communities and individuals…
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Essentia Health is providing patients with the opportunity to get an up-close look at the latest advancements in joint-replacement technology. A joint-replacement seminar, highlighting available options, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Dunmire’s on the Lakes, located at 19090 Hwy. 371. Two physicians will be on hand to discuss Zimmer…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Fresh out of the Conversation Officer Academy Program and right into training in the field, Conservation Officer candidate Ben Ulrich (ull-rick) joined the Wake The Lakes Morning Show last week to chat on important topics related to deer feeding bans ahead of the firearms season at the beginning of November. Candidate Ulrich spoke about the…
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(Mora, MN) — With the change of the season to Autumn in full fruition, the Seven County Senior Federation put aside time to reward the volunteers that keep the One More Time thrift stores in Isle and Mora running during a busy time of year. In our monthly update with Seven County Senior Federation Executive…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce is calling on local businesses and vendors to help contribute to their yearly Fish House Raffle to help benefit the Aitkin Volleyball program. Held during the annual Fish House Parade the day after Thanksgiving, the Fish House Raffle offers businesses to donate for the fundraiser for Aitkin…
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