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(Aitkin, MN) — Continuing conversations on the future of the Aitkin City Park and updates on the other Aitkin projects highlighted the monthly update with Aitkin Mayor Megan Workman. Mayor Workman mentioned the City is in talks with professionals on expanding amenities for the City Park. Some of the potential projects do include recreational activities for…
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(Deerwood, MN) — Salem WEST and the Mustard Seed, a partner with the Lakes Area United Way, is available to local families in need through their thrift store and the donation center. We spoke with Jason Kempthorne, a minister at Salem Lutheran Church in Deerwood, about their ability to assist families that may struggle with…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Connecting the Aitkin Community and the vast river system that encompass the area for a fun summer activity is what lies ahead for the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce and their 2nd annual ‘Paddle Your Glass Off Event’ set for Saturday, June 25th. In our chat with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson…
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The Community of Hillsboro celebrated this past week with their annual Hillsboro Days celebration. Despite battling wind and heat on Saturday and Sunday, J.R. Strom, President of the Hillsboro Business Association (HBA), saw great turnouts for the events. A change for the event this year was the 4-H Achievement day on Friday. HBA member Paul…
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Fosston Community Library and Arts Association presents 6 weeks of outdoor concerts at 7 pm Tuesday evenings on the back porch at the East Polk Heritage Center in Fosston. The FCLAA received a legacy grant which enables them to offer these concerts free of charge. Many people are familiar with the first performers that will…
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Recapping the Fosston School Boards June 16th, 2022 meeting, Superintendent Sue Chase said in an interview the school board spent a good portion of the meeting discussing the need for an operating referendum. The district currently has one that is set to expire in two years. The board will continue discussions regarding a referendum while…
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Timm Ringhoffer talke with Jon McDonald about some fire safety issues as it pertains to Drones during fire fighting deployments. Timber sales in the area were also discussed.
(Aitkin, MN) — The Jaques Art Center is keeping active this summer beyond their annual Golf Tournament next week with their annual “Best in Show” exhibition while preparing for a celebration of the Aitkin High School graduates of past and present. We spoke to the Jaques’ Barden Heft about the Best in Show exhibit running off the…
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John Sandbakken – Executive Director, National Sunflower Association Kayla Mistic – UMN Extension Educator/4-H Youth Development USDA Crop Progress Report Billy Bushelle – owner/operator Bagley Livestock Exchange & Winger Livestock Rick Roed – Fosston, MN, area producer David Scholand – Sales & Marketing, Central Valley Bean Co-op, Buxton, ND Betsy Jensen – producer near Stephen,…
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(Isle, MN) — Notices for upcoming General Election Council seats, ordinance revisions, and special use permits highlighted the Isle City Council meeting from Tuesday, June 14th. In our conversation with Isle City Clerk Jamie Hubbell noted Travis Johnson, candidate for Mille Lacs County Sheriff, spoke before the Council. Conversations were held on the notice for open…
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