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Fosston, MN — Minnesota Veterans may be able eligible to receive assistance to cover optical and dental needs depending on their income. Dental benefits are provided to Veterans and their dependents for routine dental, extraction, and denture procedures. This benefit is income and asset based, and upon MDVA approval of eligibility you and your dependents…
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(Bemidji, MN) – More than $840,000 was loaned or granted out into the region from October through December through the Northwest Minnesota Foundation. This three-month timeframe comprises the second quarter of NMF’s fiscal year. Funds released by NMF included more than $450,000 through local philanthropic activities, more than $264,000 through NMF’s discretionary grant programs, and…
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity where cold weather created some challenges for people. Snowmobile trails stayed in very good condition and sled traffic was spread around the state. Hunters and their dogs were checked as they tried to stay on top of the snow in pursuit of rabbits. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent…
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Each year, Lakes Area United Way raises funds from the community and reinvests those funds in local non-profit programs making a positive impact in the health, education, and financial stability of Lakes Area community members. We invite eligible programs to come alongside the United Way in our work as a funded Partner Program for our…
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ADA, MN—The Ada Public Library has a reading contest going on now through the month of February. Ada branch librarian Asha Osborn talks about the Book Blizzard. That web address is LARL.org/bookblizzard.
Minnesota — Despite a tough winter and dense snowpack, the Minnesota DNR urges folks NOT to feed wildlife. DNR staff has recently seen evidence of well-meaning people feeding pheasants along highways. But doing this can cause conflicts with humans, and make the pheasants vulnerable to predators and disease, and also victims of cars and snowplows.…
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Fertile, MN — The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center in Fertile welcomes all to Winterfest this Sunday, February 5th from 1-5pm. This free event will feature fun outdoor activities, games, and educational information about nature and wildlife. Stacey Erickson with the City of Fertile says their Winterfest is a great way for families to learn more…
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Hillsboro, ND — Find out what’s happening at the State Capitol and learn more about the bills being discussed during the North Dakota legislative session during Hillsboro Business Association Legislative Forum this Saturday, February 4th at 10am at the Main Street Community Center in Hillsboro. Senator Randy Lemm, Representative Jared Hagert, and Representative Mike Beltz,…
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Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill shared an update on the roundabout that will be going in this summer, after school lets out. There’s a three month timeline for the project, including one solid month of construction. Hill described the scope of the project: There are several changes coming to downtown Crosby. Hill, again: e also…
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McGregor Schools Superintendent/Elementary Principal Brad Johnson attended the Minnesota School Board Association convention recently. After stressing the importance of Special Ed funding, he’s hopeful the district will see results: Johnson expressed some concern about the status of funding for mental health services, however: Our conversation with Superintendent Johnson included details on upcoming events, the school…
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