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Minnesota deer hunting seasons

You can now buy a deer hunting license in Minnesota for this fall’s hunting season. Minnesota DNR big game program leader Barbara Keller tells us where to get up to date information on deer hunting in Minnesota. Keller reminds hunters that the firearms deer season that begins November 5 isn’t the only deer hunting season…
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Master Gardener

MINNEAPOLIS, MN—–Are you interested in gardening?  The University of Minnesota Extension Office is offering a master gardener program.  Heather Dufaut, Polk and Norman County Extension Educator, talks about the master gardener program. There’s more information on the master gardener program online at extension.umn.edu


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Business Highway 371 closes as work resumes in south Brainerd Aug. 8

BAXTER, Minn. –Business Highway 371 will close and detour from south of Greenwood Street to Buffalo Hills Lane/Industrial Park Road in Brainerd as roadwork resumes on Monday, Aug. 8. Motorists to follow a signed detour along Highway 371 to Highway 210 Baxter back to Business Highway 371/S Sixth Street in Brainerd.  Here’s what to expect within the work…
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Lakes Area Music Festival Cabaret Back By Popular Demand

The Lakes Area Music Festival’s all-star cast of opera singers will serenade audiences with some of their musical theater favorites at this year’s Cabaret event, August 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Grandview Lodge’s Norway Center. This popular ticketed event will sweep audiences off their feet as soloists from the Metropolitan Opera, Los Angeles Opera and…
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Crosby-Ironton Sports Physicals at CRMC set for August 11th

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Family Medicine Physicians are offering sports physicals for Ranger student athletes in grades seven to 12 on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Crosby-Ironton School. The exam on a first-come, first-serve basis will consist of a medical history review, physical exam, hearing, and vision checks and immunization review.…
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DNR announces CWD sampling changes

As part of an adaptive approach to chronic wasting disease management statewide, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is broadening the options this year for hunters to get their deer tested for CWD. “Keeping Minnesota’s deer healthy remains a top DNR priority,” DNR Wildlife Section Manager Kelly Straka said. “The DNR’s commitment to sound surveillance…
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Ada National Night Out

ADA, MN—Ada was one of hundreds of cities across the country that celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday.  People had a chance to meet with law enforcement and learn how to protect their identity.  Kids were able to handle a fire hose and learn about safety.  Lee Ann Hall, secretary-treasurer of the Ada Chamber of…
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RRV Emerging Leadership Program Helps Develop Leadership Potential for Rural Couples

Bagley, MN — During this week’s Clearwater County Fair, local alumni will get together to introduce their latest couple into this year’s Red River Valley Emerging Leadership Program. Clearwater County ELP Liaison Stacy Peterson joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week to share more information about the Emerging Leadership Program and its history.…
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Hillsboro City Commission Leans Heavy on Budget Discussions During August 1st Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 1st at the Main Street Community Center. Preliminary budget talks took up a majority of the discussion during the meeting as the commission is looking at increasing their mils to 63.17 mils, which would equate to an increase…
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