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(Brainerd, MN) — ArtWorking is a newly formed and growing network of area artists and creative minds. We are working to expand a sense of community amongst diverse artists of all mediums. We meet to talk, bounce ideas around, and inspire each other. This is an informal gathering of artsy oddballs. Looking for your people?…
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(Garrison, MN) — Another opportunity for everyone to learn more about Wild and Free Wildlife Rehabilitation and what they offer to the community will be coming up at Garrison Play Days, July 23-24. We chatted with Wild and Free’s Ashley King about what to expect for their participation in the Parade as well as information that will be…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce’s plans for another fun Riverboat Days will be multiplied with the Aitkin All Class Reunion slated for the weekend of August 6-7. In our monthly update with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson spoke about the early events that will bring in the most people with the Dump…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Farm Bureau will host their annual meeting this coming Monday, July 11th. The meeting will be held at the Norman County Fairgrounds Coliseum at 8:30am and will feature a “blackstone” breakfast with pancakes, eggs, and sausage cooked up by Norman County Farm Bureau President Michael Kitchell. A big focus…
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Hillsboro, ND — Time is running out to vote for your favorite design for the Hillsboro Main Street Community Center mural project. The contest is being hosted by the Hillsboro Beautification Commission, who has selected four unique designs to vote on. The final four designs were submitted by Jennifer Parker, Chelsey Knect, McKenzy Norgard, and…
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Fertile, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office will have officers on hand at all times during the Polk County Fair this week. Not just to patrol, but to visit with and get to know area community members. Sheriff Jim Tadman says they will have a booth at the fair and they strongly encourage folks…
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Gonvick, MN — Clearwater County Veterans Services welcomes all to the city of Gonvick this weekend to take in the Vietnam Traveling Wall and pay their respects to the many who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. The wall itself is 300 feet long and is a 60% scale of the actual wall in…
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(Brainerd, MN) — In his first ever visit to the Home Grown Local Radio studios in Brainerd, Crow Wing County Veterans Services officer Eric Flowers gave an update on a new bonus for active duty members serving post 9/11 and keeping tabs on changes with the Veterans Benefits Administration. Flowers first elaborated about his role…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Summer months are proving to be just as busy as the school year for Aitkin Public Schools and Superintendent Dan Stifter. In our monthly conversation, Superintendent Stifter touched on the recent hiring of a new high school principal, Lisa DeMars, and the hiring process. Stifter also mentioned openings for staff and teaching…
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(Minnesota) — You can now sign up to get wild rice email updates! Get wild rice harvesting information including season outlooks, season dates, regulation reminders and how-to tips. If you’re interested in wild rice harvesting, or know someone who is, please sign up and encourage others to sign up, too. Once signed up, you’ll get email…
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