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Ada Public Works Details Plow Routes & Procedures Ahead of Winter Storm

Ada, MN — With anywhere from 3-7 inches of snow or more expected over the next couple of days, Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen, who recently joined us on the Kaleidoscope Program, shared some information on their snowplowing procedures and policies. The City of Ada typically does not plow unless there is a snow…
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December 13, 2022 0

City of Ada Planning for Sewer Repair Project in 2023

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council agreed to move forward with a roughly $1.1 million sewer repair project at their regular council meeting last month. The project is expected to go out for bids this winter and get underway this coming summer. Ada Public Works Brian Rasmussen says there are a few spots that…
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December 13, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Holds “Name the Plow” Contest

Mahnomen, MN — Following in the footsteps of the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Mahnomen County Highway Department held a “Name the Plow” contest for their new snowplow that arrived this fall. Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says they took suggestions from the public and let staff them narrow down and select the new name,…
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Twin Valley City Council News & Notes from December 12th Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, December 12th at the Twin Valley Community Center. As part of that they also held their Truth-in Taxation Public Hearing and approved setting their final levy at an increase of 9% over last year. Twin Valley Mayor Ben…
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Lakes Area Announcements and Cancellations 12/13/22-12/14/22

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Hawley Blue Christmas Service

HAWLEY, MN—Hawley Lutheran Church is holding a special service this coming Sunday night.  It’s called Blue Christmas: a service of comfort, remembrance and reflection.  Hawley Lutheran Pastor Andrea Paulson talks about the Blue Christmas service. Paulson says a first Christmas without a loved one isn’t always the toughest for a family. Paulson says Sunday’s Blue…
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December 12, 2022 0

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Receives the 2023 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care

Crosby, MN, December 12—Cuyuna Regional Medical Center has been named one of America’s Best Hospitals for Emergency Care by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.  The award signifies that CRMC is in the top 7 percent of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering emergency care services.  “This award is extra special…
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Deerwood Technologies Recycling Drive Results 

Thank you for your support! Area residents and businesses recycled more than 2235 pounds of electronic equipment and 17 TVs on Saturday, December 10th at Deerwood Technologies’ semi-annual recycling drive.  All items are recycled through end-of-life, environmentally safe facilities in the United States.  Proceeds from this event benefit continuing education for area youth through the…
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Free Shipping Day is December 14

As many saw prices for goods go up, shipping rates have also been increased – especially for the holiday season. Thankfully, Wednesday, December 14 marks Free Shipping Day. And according to a recent survey conducted by TopCashback.com (TopCashback), the USA’s most generous cash back site, 86% of Americans will look elsewhere for a gift if shipping is…
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Santa at the McGregor Public Library

Children and their families are invited to visit with Santa at the McGregor Public Library on Thursday, Dec. 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Santa will read stories and pose for pictures in the children’s area. No registration necessary.   This event is sponsored by the McGregor Area Friends of the Library.  The McGregor Public…
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