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Ada Police to Have Increased Presence Around School

Ada, MN — With school returning to session next week, the Ada Police Department is asking motorists to be extra cautious and follow the rules of the road around town and specifically around the school. Interim Ada Police Chief Steve Hagar says they consistently have had issues with people not coming to a full stop…
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August 30, 2022 0

New Owners of Historic Maple Lake Pavilion to Host End of Summer Bash with Car Show, Music, and More

Mentor, MN — For more than 90 years, the Maple Lake Pavilion has been a lakes area headquarters for music, entertainment, and community gatherings. Now the Pederson family, the 4th owners of the historic facility, is hoping to continue to keep that spirit going and continue with new traditions as well after taking it over…
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August 30, 2022 0

No End In Sight: For Boating Season

SPRINGFIELD, Va. Aug. 29, 2022 – With gas prices continuing to fall and the summer boating season coming to a close, more boaters are expected to take to the water this Labor Day holiday. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the nation’s largest advocacy, services and safety group with more than 800,000 dues-paying…
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August 29, 2022 0

More Minnesota families eligible for food assistance

More Minnesota families struggling with grocery bills will soon be able to get help buying healthy food through SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. When the program’s gross income limit increases on Sept. 1, an additional 1,400 households may become eligible for SNAP or may continue receiving their existing SNAP assistance, even if their income…
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August 29, 2022 0

Harvest slot relaxed for fall walleye fishing on Mille Lacs

Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will see a relaxed harvest slot for walleye fishing beginning Thursday, Sept. 1. As announced in March of this year, the one-fish walleye limit will resume on Mille Lacs on Sept. 1. In an expansion of the harvest slot announced in mid-August, fall anglers will be able to harvest one…
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August 29, 2022 0

Preschool Storytime in Aitkin and McGregor this Fall

Aitkin Preschool Storytime Children will enjoy stories, songs, and more during Preschool Storytime at the Aitkin Public Library. We will meet in the library’s community room at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6 through Dec. 13. Take-and-make craft kits will be available after the program.  Preschool Storytime is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.…
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August 29, 2022 0

Lake Park-Audubon School Board News & Notes

Lake Park, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School Board held a special meeting on Thursday, August 25th to conduct their regular business as they were unable to fill a quorum earlier in the week. The board agreed to move forward with rebidding masonry and concrete bids for their Elementary expansion as well as reject their…
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August 29, 2022 0

Iconic Kerosene Annie Rumley Oil Pull Tractor to Come Alive at WMSTR

Rollag, MN — Kerosene Annie will come alive again at this year’s Western Minnesota Steam Thresher’s Reunion in Rollag during the Labor Day weekend. Rumley Oil Pull Tractors, including Gaar Scott, Aultmann Taylor Advance, and Falk & Olds engines, will be this year’s feature on top of Steamer Hill. But the most exciting of those…
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August 29, 2022 0

Freedom Christian Academy to Host Open House

Erskine, MN — Freedom Christian Academy, a new interdenominational Christian school in Erskine, is ready to open their doors to students next week and get the new students and families acquainted with the new educational offering and facility. They will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, August 31th from 3-7pm. The Freedom Christian Academy…
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August 29, 2022 0