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BAXTER, Minn. – With July 4 falling on a long weekend and holiday celebrations throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges Independence Day weekend travelers to plan ahead, expect delays and enjoy a safe, steady pace by driving the speed limit – particularly while driving through work zones. More than 200 projects will be underway on…
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For the fourth consecutive year, Cuyuna Regional Medical Centerin Crosby was recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals for providing an outstanding patient experience. The distinction places CRMC among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for outstanding patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading marketplace that connects people with the right doctor and…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin herbicide applications on select state lands in the Aitkin Forestry administrative area to prepare sites for reforestation. Applications on two sites in Section 28 of Township 52, Range 25W will begin July 5th and continue through approximately July 22nd. Herbicides are used in select locations to reduce…
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BAXTER, Minn. – Brainerd Lakes travelers can expect overnight construction on Highway 371 from south of Gull Lake Dam Road (Crow Wing County Road 125) to north of Green Gables Road (County Road 126) on Tuesday evening, July 5, through late July. The night work is part of MnDOT’s safety and access improvement project that will…
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WIll Meeks – Community Coop Anne Nalajawa – Bayer Crop Science Tim Kozojed Mike Holte – Agrimax Farm Tour Whitney Pittman – Farm Bureau Steve Dalen Gary Schlick – Mahnomen Trent McCollum – Agrimax Robin Stene Sam Swanson – CHS
Halstad, MN — After 45 years in the grain and agronomy business, and 40 of those at the Halstad Elevator Company and Valley United Co-Op, Robin Stene is calling it a career. Today is his last day as Chief Operating Officer at the co-op in Halstad before he retires. Stene, a regular guest on the…
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Ada, MN — The Benedictine Living Community in Ada welcomes community members to join them in adding some spark to their residents lives this 4th of July. Benedictine will be hosting a Golf Cart Parade on Monday at 2:30pm. Cassie Visser, Foundation Director at BLC-Ada, encourages everyone to dress up whatever mode of transportation they…
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Fertile, MN — Attention bakers! You have less than a week to prepare of the annual Chocolate Contest at the Polk County Fair! The chocolate contest returns to the Hanson Memorial Free Stage on Wednesday, July 6th. The contest is open to both kids and adults and the rules for both are quite simple. Organizer…
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Erskine, MN — Saddle up and giddy on up to Erskine for the return of Wojo’s Rodeo this Friday and Saturday, July 1st and 2nd. The Wojos Rodeo has been a staple in Erskine for years during the Erskine Water Carnival in early June, but this year was moved to a stand-alone event at a…
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