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Perley, MN — All signs are pointing towards complete flood protection for the city of Perley as soon as next summer. The Wild Rice Watershed District has officially received grant approval from FEMA to complete the Highway 75 road raises through town. Without the grant, Perley residents would have had to wait for the Minnesota…
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(Becker Township, MN) — Snow and ice conditions on Highway 64 just north of Motley led to one vehicle leaving the roadway on February 20th. The Minnesota State Patrol reports a 2009 Nissan Altima was driving south on Highway 64 near 100th Street SW near Motley when it lost control and entered the ditch, striking…
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(Arthur Township, MN) — Two occupants in a 2021 Toyota Rav4 received non-life threatening injuries in a collision in Kanabec County on Saturday. The Minnesota State Patrol reports, shortly after 3pm on February 19th, the Toyota Rav4 was northbound on Harbor Street near Highway 23. At the same time, a 2013 Ford Edge was westbound…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang and the Sheriff’s Office have been getting reports of residents receiving calls from scammers claiming to be local law enforcement collecting money or gift cards to clear up warrants. Sheriff Klang notes that law enforcement will never call you to collect money to clear up a…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Moose Lodge and United Methodist Church are pairing up to have some winter fun and help Aitkin County Habitat for Humanity. The groups are hosting a lasagna dinner on Friday, February 24th from 4:30-6pm at the Aitkin Moose Lodge, located at 22 4th Street N in Aitkin. After dinner, stick…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The start of 2023 for area residents and cost-effective support for prescription drugs has been a welcomed site for GuidePoint Pharmacy in Aitkin. In a recent chat we had with Pharmacist Matt Doucette, he talked about recent action with Medicare to make insulin more cost friendly. GuidePoint also gives the chance to…
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Grand Forks, ND — The International Crop Expo gets underway this Wednesday and Thursday with seminars, keynote speakers, exhibitors for soybean, dry bean, small grains, and potato growers at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks. Keynote speakers for this year’s Crop Expo include the “SharkFarmer” Rob Sharkey, who will speak on Navigating Uncertainty, and Brian…
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(Brainerd, MN) — The Lakes Area United Way is now directing their focus to connecting with local non-profit organizations to become Partner Programs through their grant funding. In a recent conversation with LAUW Executive Director Jonathan Aga, he mentioned that applications are now open. Once applications are filled out, community members are invited to join…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting this past Tuesday, February 14th. At the meeting the board approved a trio of resignations. Included in that, according to Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell, were retirements from a pair of long-time staff members from Tammy Lindell and Julie…
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