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Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Legislative Luncheon’ Thursday

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members and business owners to their annual “Legislative Luncheon” this Thursday, June 16th from 11:30am-2pm from the Aitkin County Government Center. Earlier this week, we spoke with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson about the details of the event. The 2022 rendition of the Legislative…
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Wild & Free looking for helping hands to feed, fundraise

(Garrison, MN) — The steep downturn in helping hands for today’s workforce has also been felt at Wild & Free and their Animal Rehabilitation program.  In our monthly chat with Wild & Free’s Ashley King spoke about the need for volunteers to feed their numerous injured animals during their busy Spring-into-Summer season. Assistance is also needed to…
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Conservation Officer Report 6-14-22 District-5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports continuing to assist the Koochiching County Sheriff?s Office with flood relief efforts on Rainy Lake. A youth firearms safety class in Littlefork was held at which 18 area youth received their certification. Other training was attended and miscellaneous animal-related complaints were handled. People are reminded that the no…
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Sandbag Operations Winding Down, National Guard Demobilizing

Rainy Lake has crested today and is expected to begin receding between now and June 20, barring no severe weather events. With a decrease in demand for sandbags over the last week and a stockpile of 100,000 filled sandbags for the community at the ready, active sandbagging operations at Kerry Park are shutting down for…
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HBA Makes Adjustments to 2022 Hillsboro Days

Hillsboro, ND — From events that test your strength and skill such as the 5K and cornhole tournament to more relaxing opportunities such as family movie night and street dance, Hillsboro Days has it all! The 2022 edition of Hillsboro Days gets underway this Thursday, June 16th and continues through June 19th.  The Hillsboro Business…
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Fertile City Council Hires Architect for Potential Community Center Renovations

Fertile, MN — After nearly four decades, the Fertile Community Center could potentially be getting an overhaul. On Friday morning, the Fertile City Council met to approve hiring an architect to work with the city in crafting a plan to make some much needed upgrades, both cosmetically and internally, to the facility. Fertile Mayor Dan…
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Steinmetz Robotic Dairy Hosting Breakfast on the Farm

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Dairy Association welcome all their annual Breakfast on the Farm this Saturday, June 18th from 8am until 11am at the Steinmetz Robotic Dairy Farm northeast of Mahnomen. Enjoy a free old fashioned country breakfast including ham, pancakes, strawberries, and ice cream. Jim Steinmetz of the Steinmetz Dairy Farm invites…
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Twin Valley City Council News & Notes from June 13th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, June 13th at the Twin Valley Community Center. During the meeting, the council received their annual audit report from Hoffman, Phillip, and Martell. Twin Valley Mayor Ben Fall says their finances continue to be good shape and everything came…
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McGregor City Council meeting from June 7th

(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor City Council meeting from Tuesday, June 7th featured updates on the construction of the new fire hall, quotes for new equipment at the new lift stations, and culvert replacement. In our conversation with McGregor Mayor Dake Olson he talked about the update from Scott Turner on the construction of the…
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June 13, 2022 0

Jaques Art Center Annual Golf Tournament needs team information before tee-off on June 24th

(Aitkin, MN) — Double-digit days remain for individuals, groups, or businesses to sign to golf or sponsor the Jaques Art Center’s annual Golf Tournament at Crosswood Golf Course in Crosslake on June 24th starting with a 12pm shotgun start. Golf Tournament organizer Linda Causton mentioned the golf scramble is looking for a record number of…
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