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Gary, MN — If you’re going to go to Gary, Minnesota this weekend, you’re going to have a good time. It’s the annual Gary Days celebration Friday, June 17th through Sunday, June 19th. Events throughout the weekend include a family movie night on Friday night at the Gary Park, parade and kiddie parade, cornhole tournament,…
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Mahnomen, MN — Despite the end to free school lunch programs for families across the nation, the Mahnomen School District will still provide free lunches to families who don’t qualify for the Free and Reduced Program this coming year. The Mahnomen School Board made the decision at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, June…
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Ada, MN — For nearly the last five decades, a familiar voice has been on the other end of dispatch for the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, but that very recognizable voice will soon be calling it a career. The Norman County Sheriff’s Office is hosting an open house today (Wednesday) from 2-4pm to honor the…
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Aitkin County is proud to announce that we are awarding $9,800 to local businesses and community events. The grants are intended to help support efforts in increasing visitors for tourism and local business in our community. Congratulations to the following businesses and organizations: Jaques Art Center – $1,000 Brother’s Construction LLC – $800 Habitat for…
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Aitkin County is proud to announce that we are awarding over $25,000 to Child Care Providers in our County. The grants are intended to help support efforts in increasing child care slots in our community. Congratulations to the following Child Care providers: Kendra Mickelson, Little Pine Academy, $10,000 Cheryl Kehn, Cheryl’s Kids and Company, $2,500…
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Adaptive trails are the hallmark of Cuyuna’s most recent expansion WHAT: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is celebrating the opening of the Sagamore Unit at the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. The Sagamore Unit features 15.1 miles of mountain bike trails, including 7.4 miles of adaptive trails for hand-bike and other assistive bikes and…
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Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston has served as state representative for District 1-B since 2010 and hopes to continue representing the people of northwestern Minnesota at the Capitol. Deb was born and raised south of Crookston where her parents still reside on the family farm. Deb and Lonn Kiel have been married for 43 years.…
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Polk County Social Services is seeking foster parents There is a foster home shortage in the county due to 11 homes closing in 2021. Currently there are 33 homes in Polk county and 11 of those are relative related. There is the most need for foster homes in the eastern part of the county. Barb…
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Polk County Commissioner’s have begun distributing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that were allocated to the county. President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act on March 11th, 2021. The federal stimulus bill is intended to aid public health and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Joan Lee states commissioners…
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(Brainerd) — The Minnesota State High School League at their meeting this past week opened the topic of Name, Image, and Likeness for student-athletes to earn money for their services in preparation for reaching the next level of competition and beyond. JJ Kern, owner of the Midwest Premier Football League, spoke with R&J Broadcasting, Inc about…
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