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Gull Lake Oktoberfest Raises Over $10,000 for 3 Local Charities 

NISSWA, MINN – Gull Lake Events hosted their 11th Annual Gull Lake Oktoberfest—an annual charitable pub crawl around nine Gull Lake locations on October 8th, 2022. Thanks to the support of the participants, sponsors, and donors, Gull Lake Events will be donating over $10,000 to local charities: Confidence Learning Center, Sharing Bread Soup Kitchen, and…
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October 17, 2022 0

Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meeting

ULEN, MN—At last week’s Ulen-Hitterdal School Board meeting, the Board got an insurance update.  Superintendent Dustin Flaten says there was interesting news. Flaten says the Board also received an update on enrollment in the school district. The Norman County East/Ulen-Hitterdal girls’ varsity basketball team is also looking for a new coach, as Nick Hanson is…
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October 17, 2022 0

CRMC Memory Loss Seminar

“I Already Told You . . . Don’t You Remember?” will be offered as a free Cuyuna Area Connections seminar Thursday, Nov. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby for family members and caregivers who want to understand memory loss, dementia, and dementia communication. The session will help attendees…
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October 16, 2022 0

Nailed It! Thanksgiving event for the whole family

Have you ever tried a trending recipe that turned out looking less than perfect? Well, do we have a program for you! Join your local East Central Regional Library location for Nailed It! Thanksgiving, a creative family contest where you’ll compete to replicate a holiday treat with hilarious and tasty results.   Each kit will provide…
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October 16, 2022 0

DNR responds to deepening drought conditions

With drought expanding and a portion of the state now in extreme drought, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is carefully monitoring the situation and taking steps as outlined in the Minnesota Statewide Drought Plan. The weekly U.S. Drought Monitor map released Thursday, Oct. 13 shows: 43% of Minnesota is experiencing abnormally dry conditions, unchanged from…
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October 16, 2022 0

Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Brainerd Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Trenton Harder 

The Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Brainerd Clinic is proud to welcome Dr. Trenton Harder, a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in family medicine.   “I chose Essentia because I had a colleague join the practice a few years prior and had nothing but good things to say about the organization,” said Dr. Harder. “I look forward to…
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October 16, 2022 0

Ag fire safety

As we continue our coverage of National Fire Prevention Week, Hillsboro Fire Chief Jamie Reed reminds us there’s also a danger of fire in agricultural fields….especially during harvest season. You can also reduce the risk of fire to a barn by not using extension cords, having heat lamps and space heaters kept a safe distance…
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October 14, 2022 0

Original Viking Frank Youso passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, at the age of 86.

The Vikings are mourning the loss and sending condolences to the family of the tackle who was acquired in the 1961 expansion draft ahead of Minnesota’s first season. Youso became the first Minnesota native (International Falls) and University of Minnesota Golden Gopher to play for the Vikings, starting at right tackle and teaming with Pro…
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October 14, 2022 0

C Street Brass Performing at the Top Hat Theatre

Ulen, MN — This weekend at the Top Hat Theatre in Ulen, come experience the highly talented and highly touted brass quintet of the C Street Brass. C Street Brass began in 2008 as a small project between five friends and over the years the band and its individual members have been featured on a…
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October 14, 2022 0