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Aitkin Schools staying busy with end of 2021-22 school year

(Aitkin, MN) — With High School Graduation signaling the end of the 2021-22 school year for Aitkin Public Schools, work only continues for Superintendent Dan Stifter and ISD #1. In our monthly update from Superintendent Stifter, he spoke about putting a few finishing touches and quick maintenance on some projects at the High School. The summer before the…
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Goose River Hosts Grand Opening on Friday, but Best is Yet to Come

Hillsboro, ND — This past Friday marked an important milestone in the history of downtown Hillsboro with the grand opening of the new Goose River Brewing. But while it marked the official opening of Hillsboro first brewpub, it also is just the start of even greater things to come. Owner Terry Sando says they will…
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With Mosquitos Increases Comes Increased Risk for West Nile Virus

Ada, MN — Conditions are perfect for a summer filled with mosquitoes! The standing water makes for an ideal breeding ground and soon it may be difficult to go outside without some sort of protection. And with an increased in mosquitoes comes an increased risk of West Nile Virus.  West Nile virus is a mosquitoborne…
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Koochiching County Sheriff talks flooding and relief efforts.

Sheriff Peryin Hedlund was my guest this morning as we talked about the Governors visit on Saturday, as well as all the effort going into trying to save homes and keep roads open during this record breaking flood.


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Record flooding on Rainy Lake engulfs MN-Ontario border communities

Fort Frances, Ontario resident Nathan Calder said the town’s Rainy Lake shorefront would normally be busy this time of year with beach-goers, baseball games and drivers cruising up the riverfront. For weeks, Fort Frances residents and those in the neighboring Minnesota communities of International Falls and Ranier have watched Rainy Lake and Rainy River waters…
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Special City Council Meeting for emergency declaration

At a special City Council meeting on June 3rd, the City Administrator explains to the council what actions are to be taken for the emergency declaration. Mayor Harley Droba asked the status of the water treatment plant and what actions at the facility were upcoming. Public Works Director explains.


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Aitkin County CARE hosting Dementia Caregivers Class on June 27th

(Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County CARE will be gathering together for people who are dementia caregivers or those who know people suffering from the debilitating disease with a support group on June 27th. We recently spoke with CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs about the class coming up with a partnership with a dementia specialist organization. Jacobs noted…
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Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office keeping tabs of high waters, activity on lakes

(Aitkin, MN) — As the recent rainfall from the severe storms has played into damaging property and the landscape in Aitkin County, the lakes and rivers continue to also see increases in water levels that have been keeping the area in flood warnings. In our monthly conversation with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida, noted that before…
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Riverwood Healing Garden Memorial Ceremony set for June 16th

(Aitkin, MN) — The Riverwood Foundation will be taking time to remember those who lost their fight against cancer with their annual Memorial Garden Ceremony on Thursday, June 16th starting at 4:30pm on the ground of Riverwood Healthcare in Aitkin. In our conversation we had with Riverwood Foundation Director Katie Nelson, she spoke about how…
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