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Read stories, sing songs, and more at preschool storytime on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting Jan. 10 at the Aitkin Public Library. Afterward, stay a while and make a craft! Storytime is a 30-minute program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Siblings are always welcome! No registration necessary. This program is sponsored by…
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Northland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) business consultants, Vicki Hagberg and Curt Walczak, were recently promoted. Hagberg became Regional Director. She joined the Northland SBDC in 2020, first as a business consultant and then Associate Director of the program. Walczak steps into the position of Associate Director after having worked as a professional business consultant for the SBDC for the past 21 years. …
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) worked lake activity. Conditions were variable but mostly rough for getting around. Most anglers were using snowmobiles and ATVs to get on the lakes. Violations were found for registration issues, lack of helmets, and lack of required safety training. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time monitoring snowmobile activity and checking anglers…
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The Ripple Center’s Christine Bright and Dave McMillian give an update on what is coming to The Ripple Center in Aitkin for the month of January and the marquee event, The Talent Show, on January 21st:
Ada, MN — The University of Minnesota Extension is excited to host the 45th Annual Norman County Ag Day on Wednesday, January 11th at the Ada Events Center in Ada. The 2023 Small Grains Update Meeting is also held in conjunction with the Norman County Ag Day. This year features a great lineup of speakers…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first regular monthly meeting of the 2023 year on Tuesday night, January 3rd at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission finally approved their 2023 budget, which they have been discussing for the last few months. Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese says…
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Brainerd had their first city council meeting in 2023 on Tuesday evening, January 3rd. Brainerd Mayor, Dave Badeaux explained that one of the first things accomplished on the agenda was the election of their officers and key senior leadership positions. Mayor Badeaux is looking forward to working with the dynamic of their current and newer…
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The recent heavy snows have made the roads challenging, not least because of cars parked in snow routes. Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan explained that they empathize but: They will ticket or tow vehicles still in the way after 1”of snow or more. Some roads are narrow sheet of ice in places thanks to the heavy…
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The recent cold weather has formed a good base of ice on area lakes, just in time. Brainerd’s Gull Lake will play host to thousands of anglers as the 33rd Annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza gets under way on January 28.Area charities will benefit from the proceeds of the event when over 10,000 anglers…
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