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Aitkin County Real Estate Taxes due October 15th

Aitkin County Treasurer, Lori Grams, would like to remind you the 2nd half Real Estate taxes are due October 15,2022. Since this is a Saturday the deadline is extended to October 17, 2022. If mailed, payment date is determined by the postmark date, please be sure to mail your payment ahead of the due date to…
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October 6, 2022 0

Local Lions Club Plans Halloween Dance for Individuals With Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities

EAST GULL LAKE, MINN – The East Gull Lake Camp Confidence Lions Club will be throwing a Halloween Dance on October 10th at the Legacy at Cragun’s from 5:30pm-8pm. The admission for this event will be a $9 per person fee—as well as one non-perishable food item. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.…
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October 6, 2022 0

Brainerd residents spend $1,788 per month on household bills; 10.7% lower than national average

Doxo’s recently released report (50 Largest U.S. Cities Household Spend Report 2022) that ranks America’s largest cities by amount spent on household bills. In addition to insights for these cities, doxo also has household spend information for Brainerd, including the following: The average Brainerd household pays $1,788 a month for the 10 most common household…
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October 6, 2022 0

Bagley School Board meets

BAGLEY, MN— The Bagley School Board got an update on the district’s enrollment at Monday’s regular board meeting.  Superintendent Dr. Erich Heise has the numbers. Also at Monday night’s meeting, the Bagley School Board approved buying a new school bus. Heise says this bus will be in place of a replacement bus they planned to…
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October 6, 2022 0

Buxton Fire Department Hosting Harvest Feed

Buxton, ND — The volunteers of the Buxton Fire Department welcome you to their 2022 Harvest Feed this Saturday, October 8th at the Buxton Fire Hall. The feed returns after a brief hiatus, but Craig Moen of the Buxton Fire Department encourages everyone, whether you’ve been busy in the field or just want to support…
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October 6, 2022 0

Itasca fall colors

ITASCA STATE PARK—If you want to check out Minnesota’s fall colors, Itasca State Park is the place to go this weekend.  Itasca lead interpretive naturalist Connie Cox says colors are at their peak. Cox says there was a wait for the colors to change. Itasca State Park is Minnesota’s oldest state park.  It’s located 25…
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October 5, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Services talks Post 9/11 Veterans Bonus money

(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer Erik Flowers reiterated the importance of getting Post 9/11 veterans to check to see if they are eligible for bonus dollars in our most recent conversation. Flowers said eligibility is as simple as checking your discharge paperwork under certain criteria. The second tier of bonus money requires…
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October 5, 2022 0

First ever ‘Loon Fest’ coming to Brainerd Armory this Friday

(Brainerd, MN) — This Friday, the Brainerd Armory will be the host venue for the first ever Loon Fest with headlining act HINDER performing. Event organizers Ron and Devon spoke about their initial thoughts of putting together a rock festival in the Lakes area. The hope for Loon Fest is growth for years to come,…
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October 5, 2022 0

Aitkin County Economic Development Communication Project receives $40,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant

Aitkin, Minn. (Oct. 05, 2022) – Aitkin County Economic Development will use a $40,000 Blandin Foundation Leadership Boost Grant to work with the consultant to identify a clear message and vision to attract people and businesses to Aitkin County. The true leaders are the community members that will be engaged in our planning process. We…
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October 5, 2022 0