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USDA Rural Development Seeks Applications to Support Minnesota Entrepreneurs to Create Jobs for Rural Minnesota

U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that USDA is accepting applications to support economic development and create jobs for people in rural America. USDA is making this funding available under the Rural Business Development Grant program to support business opportunities or business enterprise projects in rural communities. Eligible entities are rural…
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November 30, 2022 0

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

CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time doing equipment maintenance and following up on big-game cases. Litter complaints were followed up on. Griffith would like to give a reminder to keep safety in mind now that ice is beginning to form on waters across the state. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) investigated post-deer-season reports from the public.…
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November 30, 2022 0

Christmas Tea in Aitkin

The Friends of the Aitkin Public Library are holding their annual Christmas Tea on Sunday, Dec. 4, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the library. Enjoy holiday music, Christmas cookies, and, of course, tea!   All ages are welcome, and registration is required for each individual attending. Register today by visiting the events calendar at ecrlib.org or…
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November 30, 2022 0

RSV Impacting the Community

Ada, MN — Sickness is making its rounds through the community and in a variety of different forms. While that’s not new coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID is perhaps of least concern at the moment. Nurse Tracy Johnson of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says of all the different illnesses impacting the community right now,…
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November 30, 2022 0

St. Joseph’s Soup & Pie is Thursday

Ada, MN — Enjoy delicious homemade soups and pies and help support those in need this Christmas during the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church’s Annual Soup & Pie Day this Thursday, December 1st from 11am until 1pm. The Soup and Pie Day has been running strong for more than a quarter of a century and Terry…
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November 30, 2022 0

McGregor School Board discusses Truth and Taxation during Meeting on November 28th

The McGregor School Board met on Monday, November 28th  at the High School Library. The Board approved a donation of $500 from Ruby’s Pantry toward lunch accounts. The Truth and Taxation Hearing was highlighted by Business Manager Shawna Dalchow presenting how the final levy numbers are calculated from a local, county, and state level. The board…
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November 30, 2022 0

Aitkin County Sheriff talks Early Ice Safety

Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida spoke with us recently about ice conditions on area lakes this year: Guida made clear his insistence that the early anglers check the ice every day: He reiterated that there’s no such thing as safe ice: Guida revealed his motivation for clearly stating the dangers: Our full conversation with Aitkin…
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Cass County Sheriff’s respond to crash in Pequot Lakes area

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash Friday morning, November 18 involving a Waste Partners garbage truck and a deer. The crash happened around 6am on County Road 1 in Maple Township, near Pequot Lakes. The southbound truck was struck by two deer which entered the highway. The collision caused the truck to veer off the…
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November 30, 2022 0

Aitkin woman suffers non-life threatening injuries in crach

A crash on Highway 169 in Aitkin Co. sent an 81 y/o woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Minnesota State Patrol responded to the crash, which was reported at 7:25 am on Tuesday, November 22nd. Christine Ann Schneider, 38, was traveling south on Highway 169 in a 2013 Cadillac ATS . Judith Anne Matthias,…
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November 30, 2022 0

Fosston Community Library & Arts Association Presents “A Christmas Through the Eras”

Fosston, MN — Hear the best of the Christmas Classics during the Fosston Community & Library Arts Association’s musical production of “Christmas Through the Eras: A Musical Revue” this weekend at the Fosston Community Theatre. Showtimes are 7pm this Friday & Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. This original production is written and directed by Abby…
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November 29, 2022 0