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A Brainerd man allegedly threatened several people with a hatchet late Monday night. He faces several felony assault charges. Thirty-two year-old Alex Waed Coleman was arrested after a 911 call reported a man who had an axe and was acting in a threatening manner. When officers arrived, Coleman and three adults were in the driveway. One…
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In welcomed news for residents in the Knollwood Drive area, Baxter city officials announced that the Knollwood Dr/Highland Scenic Road intersection is now open. Although the sub grade and gutter work is complete, the intersection is open to local traffic only. Work continues on Knollwood Drive and is closed to through traffic. The intersection was opened yesterday.
Garrison has a new fire chief. Assistant fire chief Josh Thompson was awarded the job at the July 11 city council meeting. He replaces Fire Chief Bruce Breun, though Breun will continue to work with Thompson through September. Several grants were awarded to the fire department from various entities. Council member Aaron Eckhout had his resignation accepted by…
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The 32nd Annual Nisswa Christmas Home Tour is already taking orders for tickets. The tickets are sold through the Lakes Area Food Shelf at $40/ea for the tour, which will take place October 19, 20, and 21. The tour fundraiser supports the Lakes Area Food Shelf, which provides food, and sometimes other necessities, to anyone who needs assistance, no…
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Fallen Fargo police officer and Minnesota native Jake Wallin will be laid to rest Saturday in Nisswa. The public is invited to pay their respects and show support to his loved ones by witnessing his escort along highways 210 & 371 that morning. Wallin’s body will be escorted from Fargo to Pequot Lakes prior to…
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Hillsboro Community Theater offers you a chance to fly off to a magical yet familiar place this weekend with their production of Peter Pan. This is the inaugural season of a summer theater program with the HCT. Executive Producer, Rachel Fenner, along with some friends, feel this program fills an acting need during the summer…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—A first for the City of Mahnomen. The city is holding its first ever city-wide Garage Sale Friday and Saturday. Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Gunther has more. Once again, you can go to Mahnomen City Hall for a list of places that are holding garage sale Friday and Saturday.
BUXTON, ND—The Central Valley School Board spent Wednesday’s monthly meeting getting prepared for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Jeremy Brandt has the details. Brandt says the School Board also elected a president and vice president for the new school year. The Central Valley School will have a back to school open house on Tuesday, August…
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Young people learned about tractor and farm safety this week at a class sponsored by the University of Minnesota Extension. Emily Krechelberg, a safety and health educator for the U of M Extension, talks about the class. Krechelberg told R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier it’s important to respect the fact that farming can be a…
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After holding a closed meeting on Monday, July 17 the Twin Valley City Council meeting on Thursday, July 20 about the manager position at the Twin Valley Liquor Store. Twin Valley City Clerk Rachel Johnson recaps Thursday’s special meeting. The Twin Valley City Council had no comments regarding Monday’s closed meeting and the resignation of…
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