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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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Prairie Pines Childcare Center in Fosston will have an Open House on Thursday, June 2nd, beginning at 7:00 pm. The open house will be held at the childcare center at 121 Johnson Avenue North in Fosston (formerly the Prairie Pet Clinic building) The process of getting the daycare ready began about 4 years ago. During…
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North Country Food Bank is partnering with United Way of Bemidji Area and the Clearwater County Food Shelf for a mobile food distribution in Bagley on Wednesday, June 25th from noon to 1pm. At the mobile food drop, people can just simply drive up and receive food, no questions asked. Everyone is welcome. Denise Boelter,…
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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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With the Rainy Lake Basin approaching record flood levels, Sheriff Hedlund stopped in to give us an update on the situation and outlook.
Ada, MN — Save the Date! The Benedictine Living Community of Ada Foundation has announced that their annual ATV Fun Run will be held on Sunday, August 7th at the Norman County Fairgrounds, but also announced a new raffle to go along with the event. Cassie Visser, Foundation Director, says tickets are available NOW for…
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Ada, MN — Linda Houglum with the Norman County Extension 4-H Office joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program recently to share information about the upcoming events and activities that area 4-H’ers can participate in this summer. Coming up immediately following this year’s Norman County Fair, Houglum invites 4-H and FFA Youth to explore various Ag Careers…
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Hillsboro, ND — More than a month behind schedule, but the clubs are finally swinging at the Goose River Golf Club in Hillsboro. The course opened for the first time on Monday after dealing with weeks of flooding issues from nearby Goose River. Club President Ryan Opdahl says they’re excited to be back open considering…
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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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