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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

Riverwood Healthcare welcomes new family physician

RELEASE FROM RIVERWOOD HELATHCARE: Riverwood Healthcare Center is pleased to announce the addition of a new family physician to its medical staff. Dr. Chris Hughes will begin his practice in Aitkin in mid-August. He will offer the full spectrum of family medicine, including obstetric care and delivery, and do on-call rotations for inpatient care. Hughes…
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July 21, 2022 0

MDA Awards $120,000 to Combat Noxious Weeds

RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: (St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $120,000 to combat noxious weeds across Minnesota. Twenty-seven projects are being funded though the 2022 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. The money, awarded to cities, counties, townships, conservation districts, and tribal nations, will be used to purchase…
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July 21, 2022 0

MnDOT to host virtual public update meeting for Twin Ports Interchange project

MnDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, July 25, at 12:15 p.m. to provide updates on the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. To join the virtual meeting visit: mndot.gov/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/meetings. Those without internet access can also join by calling 855-282-6330 and entering access code 2489 511 9545. For those unable to attend in person,…
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July 21, 2022 0