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Aitkin County Care going strong with hot, frozen meal deliveries

(Aitkin, MN) — In our monthly conversation with Aitkin County CARE, Executive Director Lynne Jacobs spoke about the meal delivery program and being able to bring healthy and balanced hot or frozen meals to their low-income clients spanning all over Aitkin County. Jacobs opened our talk with the process of delivering hot meals within Aitkin…
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Erin’s Wish Fundraiser coming at the end of July

Erin’s Wish, a fund-raiser in memory and honor of their mother and friend, Erin Broadhead, who at 50 years old lost her fight with colon cancer this past December, will take place in Ironton the last weekend in July. The event will benefit Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Courage Cabinet which makes cancer patient’s journey a…
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Aitkin Library hosts Manga Workshop for Teens and Adults

(Aitkin, MN) — Go beyond cartooning and illustration and into the world of visual storytelling through a special Manga Workshop at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 14 at the Aitkin Public Library. Leading the workshop will be Dennis Lo, a professional teaching artist for the St. Paul-based COMPAS organization.  Recommended for ages 12 to adult, this…
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Crossing Arts Creativity Kit Giveaway this Saturday

Brainerd, MN – Join us on Saturday, July 9th, 10 to noon, when we will be giving out creativity kits to anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of Crossing Arts. Kits include two art projects, a coloring sheet, and more! This month we will be creating fabric bowls and…
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Apply by Aug. 19 for Camp Ripley archery hunts

Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Friday, Aug. 19. This year, the three-day hunt will happen on Oct. 28-30 (Fri.-Sun., application code 668). A total of 2,500 permits will be made available. The bag limit is two and bonus permits may be used to take…
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July 6, 2022 0

Olsen Softball Complex Getting New Lights

Hillsboro, ND — A bright idea is turning into a reality this summer at the Olsen Softball Complex in Hillsboro. Thanks to a number of community supporters, the Hillsboro-Central Valley softball team and other interested parties will get the opportunity to play under the lights next season. Burro Softball Coach Cory Erickson says the project,…
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IMPACT Coalition Hosts Successful Book Drive this Spring

Ada, MN — The IMPACT Coalition of Norman and Mahnomen Counties conducted a successful book drive earlier this spring, and as a results more than 1,200 books were placed in the hands of students from Naytahwaush Charter School, St. Michael’s Catholic School, Mahnomen Elementary, Waubun Middle School, Norman County East Elementary, and Ada-Borup-West Elementary. Kelsey…
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It’s Opening Day of the Polk County Fair!

Fertile, MN — All roads to lead to Fertile this week for the annual Polk County Fair! 5 days of food, music, rides, exhibits, grandstand events, animals, and all-around family fun begin today with Sneak-a-Peak Day. Polk County Fairboard President Dan Grunhovd says today will busy with getting entries and exhibits set up and first…
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Public Reading of New Testament to Take Place in Fosston this Weekend

Fosston, MN — Join the Calvary Free Lutheran Church and many others in a Public Reading of the New Testament this Saturday and Sunday, July 9th and 10th at the East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston. The reading will begin at 9am on Saturday and go until about 8pm and begin again on Sunday at…
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Red River Valley Fair Ups the Game for Grandstand Entertainment

West Fargo, ND — The Red River Valley Fair is gearing for 10 straight days of grandstand entertainment when they open the gates this Friday, July 8th at the fairgrounds in West Fargo. This year, they are taking their entertainment a whole other lever with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Tim McGraw…
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