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District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck talks ends of the 2022 Legislative Session

(Aitkin, MN) — After a recent absence, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck was back to discuss the final days of the 2022 regular Legislative Session as talks of the Budget and numerous bills covered our conversation. Representative Lueck felt that the most recent session was off-balanced with more talks on the State’s Budget compared…
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June 1, 2022 0

National Loon Center set to start Loons and Lake Lake Stewardship program this Summer

(Crosslake, MN) — Connecting the Whitefish Chains of Lakes, the people that call the area home, and our state bird is the goal of the National Loon Center and their new Loons and Lake Stewardship program. We had a conversation with the NLC’s Natasha Bartalotta about the new Stewardship program that will be as easy as…
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June 1, 2022 0

Community Co-Ops Begins Construction on New Pump 24 C-Store

Mahnomen, MN — Roughly half a year after the original c-store was destroyed by a fire, Community Co Op Pump 24 in Mahnomen has officially kicked off construction of a new store. The first step in the rebuild, according to Community Co Ops General Manager David Bloomseth, is replacing the tanks and adding some new…
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June 1, 2022 0

Agassiz Environmental Learning Center Hosting Summerfest

Fertile, MN — The Agassiz Environmental Learning Center is celebrating the start of summer as well as their 30th anniversary with Summerfest this weekend at the Nature Center west of Fertile. Summerfest will feature fun activities, opportunities to explore and learn, food, and show appreciation for their many volunteers. The volunteer recognition dinner kicks off…
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Traill District Health Hosting Babysitting Class

Hillsboro, ND — If you have teen or preteen that it is getting into babysitting, will be watching younger brothers or sisters, or will be staying home alone for the first time this summer, Traill District Health Unit will be hosting a babysitting class from 9am to 3pm this Thursday, June 2nd at the Traill…
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2nd Annual Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament Set for this Saturday

Ada, MN — Friends and Family of Fallen Officer Cody Holte will be gathering this weekend to play softball, tell stories, and remember the local hero who lost his life in 2020 while doing his duty to protect and serve. The 2nd Annual Memorial Softball Tournament will take place this Saturday, June 4th at the…
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More options available for Cuyuna Lakes Lunch Bunch

A fourth location has been added for youth to receive free nutritious lunches this summer through the Cuyuna Lakes Lunch Bunch, a program organized by area churches and Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. Pick up times have also changed slightly. The lunches are available on weekdays starting Monday, June 6, through Friday, Sept. 2, except for Monday, July 4. They…
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DNR to host webinar on muskie management in Cuyuna Country SRA

RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites Minnesotans interested in fishing, wildlife and outdoor skills to tune into upcoming webinars that will discuss muskellunge and the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. The first webinar, on muskie management and fishing, will be at noon Wednesday, June 1. TJ Debates,…
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Lakes & Pines CAC presents to Aitkin County Board at May 24th meeting

At the May 24th Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting with the Health and Human Services Department, Janet Watson from Lakes & Pines Community Action Council presented on the benefits of the WRAP program that has been part of wide range of services including mental health through HHS. Watson first spoke about the process of sitting down…
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June 1, 2022 0

City of Crosby hires VanHorn as Chief of Police, effective this Fall

The Crosby Police Department will have a familiar face leading this Fall with a change in leadership transitioning internally, after our latest conversation with Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill. Hill spoke about the news of a new chief with current Chief Andrew Rooney announcing his retirement from the position. The process of hiring a new chief…
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