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MnDOT announces name of U.S. Bike Route 20

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota’s new 188-mile bike route connecting St. Cloud to Moorhead now has a name. “Prairie Lakes Bicycle Route” received 34 percent of the 3,655 votes cast in response to the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s invitation to the public to help pick a name for the route. “Glacier Lakes Bicycle Route” came in…
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July 22, 2022 0

Northland Arboretum to host Firefly Festival on August 13th

Everyone is invited to experience the magic of an outdoor summer night at the Firefly Festival on Saturday evening, Aug. 13, while enjoying music and imbibing food and beverages on the grounds of the Northland Arboretum in Brainerd. In addition to the musical stylings of One Night Stand, Jack Pine Brewery will be debuting their…
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July 22, 2022 0

Brainerd Little Free Library Features Books on Addiction Recovery

Addiction impacts an entire family. In the case of Tyler Walsh of Brainerd, recovery also impacted his entire family. Sadly, having lived three years in sobriety, Tyler, or Ty as his family lovingly calls him, died in a motorcycle accident on Highway 210 in Brainerd in 2021. His mother, Catherine Walsh, reflects “I know for…
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July 22, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Fair Gets Underway Today

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Fair kicks off its first of two days of good ol’ fashioned fun at the Mahnomen County Fairgrounds. Both days will have food and craft vendors, the 4-H food stand, and bouncy houses up and running from 10am until 8pm. Today features poultry, rabbit, horse, and livestock judging throughout…
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July 22, 2022 0

Shelly Fire Department “Fired Up” for this Weekend’s Shelly Days

Shelly, MN — The Shelly Fire Department will once again have an active role in this weekend’s Shelly Days & 125th Anniversary Celebration, including hosting a pulled pork supper, street dance, raffles, and even water wars. The water wars are scheduled from 11:30am in the City Park and Shelly Fire Chief David Swenson says they…
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July 22, 2022 0

Norman County Salvation Army Taking Donations for Backpack Drive

Ada, MN — The Norman County Salvation Army is currently accepting donations of new backpacks for their annual Backpack Drive, as well as taking applications for youth in need of new backpacks and school supplies ahead of the school year. Aimee Eggen with the Norman County Salvation Army says they already have all the school…
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July 22, 2022 0

Riverwood Healthcare to break ground on $45 million surgery center expansion on July 26th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Riverwood Healthcare will be breaking ground on a $45 million expansion of the surgery center in Aitkin on Tuesday, July 26th with a special ceremony to mark the start of a two-year project. Riverwood Foundation Director Katie Nelson informed us of the ceremony that will be held…
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July 21, 2022 0

Falls Hunger Coalition (Name Change?)

Ashley Hall was my guest this morning, and Ashley said a name change could be in order and wants area residents to provide some input. We also discussed the growing need in communities for additional help with putting food on the table.


July 21, 2022 0

CRMC Nurse honored with ‘Quilt of Valor’

RELEASE FROM CUYUNA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER: In recognition and honor of her long-time military service, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Registered Nurse Theresa Blomer of Pequot Lakes was awarded the Quilt of Valor on July 18 in a surprise ceremony at CRMC. She currently serves as the Command Post Superintendent in the 133rd Airlift Wing of the…
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July 21, 2022 0