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Aitkin Preschool Storytime Children will enjoy stories, songs, and more during Preschool Storytime at the Aitkin Public Library. We will meet in the library’s community room at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Sept. 6 through Dec. 13. Take-and-make craft kits will be available after the program. Preschool Storytime is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers.…
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Lake Park, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School Board held a special meeting on Thursday, August 25th to conduct their regular business as they were unable to fill a quorum earlier in the week. The board agreed to move forward with rebidding masonry and concrete bids for their Elementary expansion as well as reject their…
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Rollag, MN — Kerosene Annie will come alive again at this year’s Western Minnesota Steam Thresher’s Reunion in Rollag during the Labor Day weekend. Rumley Oil Pull Tractors, including Gaar Scott, Aultmann Taylor Advance, and Falk & Olds engines, will be this year’s feature on top of Steamer Hill. But the most exciting of those…
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Erskine, MN — Freedom Christian Academy, a new interdenominational Christian school in Erskine, is ready to open their doors to students next week and get the new students and families acquainted with the new educational offering and facility. They will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, August 31th from 3-7pm. The Freedom Christian Academy…
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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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