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Hawley Science Olympiad Goes To State

HAWLEY, MN—Hawley High School is headed to the State Science Olympiad.  The Nuggets’ Science Olympiad team won a regional competition last week at Minnesota State-Moorhead to reach the State level.  Hawley junior Gavin Klagas talks about the Science Olympiad. Klagas talks about the schedule for the State level of Science Olympiad and how he thinks…
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February 9, 2023 0

Give a Veteran a Lift Fundraiser this Saturday in Bagley

Bagley, MN — Help support the needs of Clearwater County Veterans during the annual “Give A Veteran A Lift” Fundraiser this Saturday, February 11th at the Bagley High School Auditorium. The fundraiser, which has taken place for nearly two decades, features live music from a number of area bands, including the Snowmen, the Abello Family…
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February 9, 2023 0

Drug Task Force Creates New App

Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says there’s a new phone app that you can use to help fight the war on drugs.  It’s from the Pine to Prairie drug task force. Once again, that’s p2ptip where you get your apps.


February 9, 2023 0

Aitkin County Business Development & Recreation Grant is now open

The purpose of this grant fund is to leverage county funds, private funds and volunteer efforts to increase small business development activities in Aitkin County, with an emphasis on increasing sustained tourism and recreation activities. Several organizations may submit a single application or organizations may apply individually. Organizations need only to commit one hundred dollars ($100) in…
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February 9, 2023 0

CRMC recognized by American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes by driving discovery through education research and innovation, recently announced the recognition of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Education Program through its Education Recognition Program. The service was originally recognized in April 2005. The Association’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational services meet…
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February 9, 2023 0

DNR Conservation Officer – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)

CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity where colder weather froze slush and allowed broader fish house access. Snowmobile riders were out but lake surfaces were rough and caused limited speed. Many pelts are prime this time of year, resulting in predator hunters getting checked and contending with deep snow depths. Many local deer were…
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February 9, 2023 0

Sheriff Guida on latest scams, ‘don’t click’ on suspicious links

Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida shared some warnings about avoiding scams, both on the internet and through phone calls.  Scam operations are on the rise, targeting vulnerable people through email, messages, and phone calls. The biggest ones are still “ love scams”, which prey on victims’ need to feel cared for. There are several other scams…
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February 9, 2023 0

Bagley Participates In State One-Act Play Festival

BAGLEY, MN—For the sixth consecutive year, Bagley will be part of the Minnesota Class A One-Act Play State Festival Friday at St. Catherine University in St. Paul.  Marilyn Hood, the play’s director, talks about Bagley’s run of success. Bagley is performing “The Chair Play” by Alan Haehnel after receiving a perfect one-one-one score at last…
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February 8, 2023 0

Snowmobile Crash in Cass County results in Fatality

Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that on Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 9:38 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a snowmobile crash with injury on the Maple Leaf Snowmobile Trail, along County Road 1, in Maple Township, rural Pequot Lakes MN. Deputies and responders arrived on scene and learned…
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February 8, 2023 0

DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) participated in a work detail this week in Beltrami and Lake of the Woods counties. Enforcement action was taken for numerous fishing and snowmobile violations. CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) checked anglers and snowmobilers throughout the week. A detail was worked on Lake of the Woods and Upper Red Lake over…
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February 8, 2023 0