Gifts needed for CRMC Care Center Residents
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center is now accepting donations of Christmas presents for its residents. Please bring unwrapped donations in bags or boxes marked male or female to the Care Center by Tuesday, Dec. 20, so gifts can be personalized for everyone. A collection bin is set up outside the Care Center’s main entrance.…
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Bidding now open for DNR’s December land sale online auction
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has 11 parcels for sale including rural and lakeshore properties. Properties in Itasca, St. Louis, and Wadena counties are available for online bidding from Thursday, Dec. 1, through Wednesday, Dec. 14. Anyone interested in bidding on a property needs to register for an account on MinnBid. Visit the DNR land sale webpage to obtain…
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Winter Guitar Concert at the Mille Lacs Library in Isle
Celebrate the holiday season with a night of music featuring local, award-winning classical guitarist Samuel Hines on Saturday, Dec. 10, from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m., at the Mille Lacs Lake Community Library in Isle. Hines will play classical renditions of your favorite holiday tunes. This program is open to all ages. No registration necessary. …
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Aitkin County awarded DEED Childcare Economic Development Grant
[ST. PAUL, MN] – Governor Tim Walz today visited CLUES in St. Paul to announce that the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is awarding nearly $2.5 million to 17 child care organizations representing communities throughout Minnesota. This latest round of grant funding will help increase the supply of quality child care providers…
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Very Merry McIntosh Saturday
McINTOSH, MN—There’s going to be a Christmas celebration in McIntosh Saturday. Local business owner Andrea Stordahl says there will be “a Hallmark movie vibe downtown.” The second annual holiday parade in McIntosh gets underway at 4:30 Saturday afternoon.
Winners of the Lights Up Promotion
Thanks to the entire community for participating in this contest. Special thanks to the anonymous donator for the $500.00 in initial prize money, and to the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce for selecting the winners. 1st Place Dressy Moose $300.00 2nd Place Swanky Gifts on Rainy $100.00 and Mall of America Package 3rd Place…
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Operation Christmas releases phone number to call for ‘shopping days’
Operation Christmas for Aitkin County is coming up next week. Tawny Druar returned to give us an update on the phone number, as well as more details on Operation Christmas for Aitkin County Residents. There are just a few requirements to take advantage of this free holiday shopping experience: This weekend they’ll be getting everything ready in time for…
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Norman County Historical Society Festival of Trees
Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society will host their annual Festival of Trees this weekend and next at the Log Museum in Ada. There will be around 30 uniquely crafted trees decorated by local businesses, organizations, and families. Along with trees, there will be snacks, live music, and other unique pieces of Christmas…
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