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Aitkin County CARE Dementia Play coming soon

Aitkin County CARE will present ‘Steering into the Skid” on Thursday, April 20th. Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs: The play, which addresses the effect dementia has on a family, will be performed over Zoom. There will also be special in-person venues within Aitkin County.  There will be group discussion afterward. The event is free but viewers must…
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March 2, 2023 0

Turkey hunting licenses on sale March 1

Turkey hunters can buy their licenses for the spring 2023 season starting Wednesday, March 1. Licenses may be purchased online (mndnr.gov/buyalicense), by telephone 888-665-4236 or in person wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. Hunters can hunt statewide and buy licenses for any time period (A-F) over the counter. For research purposes, license agents will be asking…
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March 1, 2023 0

DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)

CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked anglers as the final week of the game fish season wound down. Fish houses were coming off the lakes but were generating litter complaints. The latest round of snow brought out more snowmobile activity. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) patrolled Mille Lacs Lake and trails for activity. Enforcement action was taken…
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March 1, 2023 0

March Meetings For Polk County Veterans

Veterans will want to save March 30th and 31st on their calendar.  Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson is inviting veterans to a special event on March 30th. The number to call is 218-281-3066.  Ellefson says there’s also a special event on March 31st in Crookston. Ellefson also reminds anyone wanting to stop by…
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March 1, 2023 0

Hillsboro Academic Olympics

HILLSBORO, ND—Students in Hillsboro have been exercising their academic muscles.  Hillsboro Principal Terry Baesler talks about the Ac-Olympics team. Once again, that Ac-Olympic challenge is taking place Wednesday in Hatton. And while we’re talking about academics, Hillsboro High student Easton Baesler has been named to North Dakota’s All-State Silver team.  Terry Baesler talks about his…
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March 1, 2023 0

Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson Comments on Proposed Gun Control Legislation

East Grand Forks, MN — Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson is speaking out to protect Minnesotan’s 2nd Amendment rights and Democrat’s attempts to push gun control bills through the legislature. Senator Johnson, who represents northwest Minnesota in District 1, says common sense doesn’t dictate more gun control, but rather we enforce the laws that are…
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March 1, 2023 0

5th Annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl this Saturday at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Erskine, MN — This Saturday night is sure to be a “hoot” at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine as they host their 5th annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl. From 6:30pm until 10pm, visitors can cross country ski, as well as snowshoe or hike, the trails of the refuge to a number or…
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March 1, 2023 0

Comedy Hypnotist “Lizzy the Dream Girl” Coming to the Top Hat Theatre this Friday

Ulen, MN — Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be hypnotized? Come and see firsthand as Lizzy the Dream Girl takes the stage on Friday, March 3 at Top Hat!  Explore the hilarious side of hypnosis and discover the amazing power and creativity of the human mind. Participants leave Lizzy’s show feeling terrific.…
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March 1, 2023 0

Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall Gives Updates of the Department

Ada, MN — It’s been about a month and half since Ben Fall was appointed as the Norman County Sheriff, and he joined us this week on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program to talk about the ongoing transition and priorities moving forward to the department. One of his biggest goals to start has been working towards…
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March 1, 2023 0

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center again named top 100 rural hospital  

Essentia Health is proud to announce that St. Joseph’s Medical Center once again has been nationally recognized as a top 100 rural hospital in the country.   The recognition comes from the Chartis Center for Rural Health, an organization committed to helping rural hospitals improve care delivery. This is the second consecutive year St. Joseph’s has earned…
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February 28, 2023 0