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(Brainerd, MN) — Since we last spoke to Crow Wing County Veterans Services Officer Erick Flowers, the State of Minnesota passed into law the PACT Act, a bill that would provide expansion of benefits for Gulf War Veterans and Vietnam/Agent Orange veterans. Flowers did highlight how the Act would impact not only veterans but also their…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District brought attention to recent growth and concerns over noxious and invasive weeds in Aitkin County during our monthly conversation. Sam Seybold mentioned that there are not one but two weeds in Aitkin County. Managing the spread of the tansies is a continuing battle but…
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Staples, MN – August 26, 2022 — Jeff Fink, registered nurse, was named Lakewood Health System’s 2022 Team Member of the Year. The Team Member of the Year is chosen based on votes from Lakewood’s administrative team and the Lakewood Board. All nominees have received a STAR award during the voting year. Fink’s nomination was submitted…
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Gary Potter stopped in on this opening day of the I’Falls Bass Championship, where we talked about everything from setup to teardown. Boaters were just getting ready to hit the waters as we talked.
After battling the inferno at the main office/house at Northernaire Houseboats on Rainy Lake, the International Falls Fire Department discovered the body of an 85-year-old female in the fire at approximately 11:20 pm, Wednesday, Aug 24. The fire was reported just after 5 pm, Wednesday evening. The victims of the fire are related; the family…
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One of the featured events at Wild Rice Day Saturday in Mahnomen is the Gizhiigin Arts Incubator. Joe Allen, the project director, tells us what the incubator does. Allen says there will be about 25 vendors selling their art Saturday from 11 until 4 on Main Street in downtown Mahnomen.
Flom, MN — The quiet village of Flom will come alive this weekend with live music, games, food, and numerous other activities as part of the annual Flom Farm Fest. It get’s rolling tonight with a bean bag tournament at 5pm and live music on patio from 6-8pm at County Road 38 Bar and Grill…
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