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Halloween at CRMC

All tiny goblins, superheroes, and ghouls are invited to trick or treat outside the spooktacular windows of the Care Center at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby from 5 to 6 p.m. on Halloween, Monday, Oct. 31. This is a safe, friendly event for children age 10 and younger who want to wear their favorite…
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October 5, 2022 0

USDA Announces $22 Million for High-Speed Internet in Rural Minnesota Communities

St. Paul, MN., Oct. 4, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Colleen Landkamer today announced that the Department is awarding $22 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural residents and businesses in Minnesota. “Access to reliable high-speed internet is vital for the continued growth…
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October 5, 2022 0

Weekly Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)

Last updated: 2022-10-03 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where falling water temperatures caused angler success to pick up. He also attended some training, assisted with the confiscated equipment auction, and assisted with an injured loon. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) followed up on wetland and trespass complaints. Time was spent checking small-game and archery hunters.…
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October 5, 2022 0

Starry stonewort introduction to Lake Superior prevented by watercraft inspectors

Vigilant DNR watercraft inspectors prevented the introduction of starry stonewort to Lake Superior, which is currently not known to be infested with the harmful invasive species. A DNR watercraft inspector saw what appeared to be grass in the motor intake of a boat whose owner approached the Agate Bay public water access to Lake Superior…
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October 5, 2022 0

Fosston Community Library & Arts Association Starting Art Club

Fosston, MN — The Fosston Community Library & Arts Association invite students in grades 7th through 9th to participate in their brand-new Art Club. This a six-week program that will take place on Sunday evenings starting October 16th.  Bonnie Stewart, FCLAA Director, says this a great opportunity for students to be creative and further explore…
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October 5, 2022 0

Area 4-H’ers Promote Organization to Younger Students

Ada, MN — National 4-H Week continues this week and area 4-H’ers have been spending time this week promoting the Head, Hands, Heart, and Health of the youth organization. Madelynn Crompton, Woodland 4-H member and Ada-Borup-West freshman, joined other 4-H ambassadors in spending some time in the Ada-Borup-West elementary on Tuesday sharing more information about…
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October 5, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from October 3rd Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first regular monthly meeting for the month of October on Monday night at the Main Street Community Center.  During his report, Commission President Levi Reese reported that while the city of Hillsboro is not in financial crisis, revenue coming into the city is much less than…
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October 5, 2022 0

REACH Spirit of Giving

Hawley, MN — Now is the time to get registered to the REACH Spirit of Giving Program if you haven’t done so yet. The REACH Spirit of Giving Program provides special food baskets containing holiday meal items at Thanksgiving and Christmas time. The deadline to register for the Thanksgiving basket is October 13th and November…
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October 5, 2022 0

Ada City Council Promotes Steve Hager to Police Chief

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, October 4th where they approved new police department hires, negotiated a new Main Street Bar lease, and approved a pair of donations. Interim Police Chief Steve Hager will soon become the full-time Police Chief for the City of Ada following…
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October 5, 2022 0

Aitkin Public Schools ‘off to good start’ in 2022-23 school year

(Aitkin, MN) — Just over one month into the school year, Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter has nothing but positive to say for the Rippleside and High School Buildings. Superintendent Stifter mentioned those early anxiety and nervousness for staff and students has been relieved thanks for help from the community. Another reason for the good start has been some…
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October 4, 2022 0