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Ripple Center in Aitkin has a fresh slate of entertainment for February. The theme of the month is “Love”. Each performer will have love songs included it their lineups. On February 17th, Andy Peterson Jazz, a jazz quartet, will perform. A special treat will be part of the evening. Owner Christine Bright: February 25 will feature…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages well owners, high-capacity water appropriators and water suppliers to apply for reimbursement of costs associated with the resolution of well interferences that occurred during the 2021 drought. As part of a relief package to address impacts of the 2021 drought, the Minnesota Legislature provided funding to the DNR…
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Deerwood Bank Vice President Mortgage Quality Control Manager Julie Mohs of Deerwood in January was appointed to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Governing Board of Directors. Mohs has served Deerwood Bank in numerous positions since 1991, including Assistant Vice President, Real Estate Lender, Consumer Loan Officer, Real Estate Loan Officer, and Drive-up Teller/Bookkeeping. She also worked…
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Hawley, MN — As the Hawley School District continues the planning process for their new Middle School expansion and renovations to their High School & Elementary buildings, a unique problem is arising: How do you plan a major construction project in an already crowded building without any disruptions? Hawley Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson says they…
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Fertile, MN — February is Spay & Neuter Awareness Month, and a local non-profit animal shelter is encouraging pet owners to do their part to reduce the population and stray pets. Bringing your pets in to be spayed or neutered can be difficult and sometimes costly, especially for those “barn cats,” but doing so can…
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Twin Valley, MN — Grease up those toboggans, it’s time to go sledding! The Twin Valley Community Boosters welcome all to their Family Sledding Day at the legendary Bueng Hill this Sunday, February 5th from 1-4pm. Tracy Christianson, Twin Valley Community Boosters Secretary, says many of the area adults have stories or memories of sledding…
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Snowmobile safety is top of mind at the moment. There have been some fatalities around the state and some serious accidents right here in Aitkin County recently. With that in mind, we talked to Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida about specifics. Guida explained the procedure with ditches along roads: He also described the difference between…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announces all major components of the Sandy Lake Dam Rehabilitation project are now complete. Sandy Lake Dam is located near McGregor, Minnesota. The Sandy Lake Dam Rehabilitation started in February 2021 and consisted of a series of upgrades to the existing dam…
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