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Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from August 15th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their 2nd regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 15th at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning committee on changes to their building permit process. Hillsboro Commission President Levi Reese says the new process would…
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August 17, 2022 0

Clearwater County Sheriff Provides Answers to Gun Permit Questions

Bagley, MN — During this year’s Clearwater County Fair in Bagley, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office not only patrolled the grounds making sure everyone was safe, but also spent a lot of time mingling and getting to the fairgoers. Part of that is answering any law enforcement related questions they have. Clearwater County Sheriff Darren…
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August 17, 2022 0

Aitkin Public School Board meeting from August 15th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/17/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board meeting from Monday, August 15th was well attended with comments on the upcoming high school schedule, meal plans, and board member elections being addressed from the High School Media Library. During the Public Comment Period, High School Junior Lexi Hills spoke to…
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August 16, 2022 0

MnDOT hosting meet-and-greets, asking feedback on Highway 210 – Brainerd project

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/17/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be hosting a pair of open house meet-and-greets on Wednesday, August 31st to get more feedback on the improvements and shape of the future vision of Highway 210. Business owners along Highway 210 can meet with MnDOT staff and provide feedback…
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August 16, 2022 0

Harvest slot relaxed for fall walleye fishing on Mille Lacs

Mille Lacs Lake walleye anglers will see a relaxed harvest slot for walleye fishing beginning Thursday, Sept. 1. As announced in March of this year, the one-fish walleye limit will resume on Mille Lacs on Sept. 1. In an expansion of the harvest slot, anglers will be able to harvest one walleye 20-23 inches or…
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August 16, 2022 0

Personnel changes, updates at CRMC

Obstetrician/Gynecologist Alisha Lindberg, M.D., will begin treating patients at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Crosby and Baxter clinics on September 1. Originally from Scandia, Minn., Dr. Lindberg earned her Medical Degree at the University of Minnesota where she recently completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology…
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August 16, 2022 0

Cooking Demonstration, Live Music at Itasca County Fair

Stephanie Kessler will demonstrate her cooking expertise on Friday, August 19 at 3:30 pm at the Itasca County Fair. The demo will be by the Trailhead building and feature one of her favorite recipes with a few samples to be had. Stephanie has her own show on ICTV every week which includes her down home…
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August 16, 2022 0

BWSR Awards Lawns to Legumes Grants

RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES: St. Paul, Minn. – The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) has selected more than 1,000 Minnesota residents to receive Individual Support grants through the Lawns to Legumes program. “Minnesotans are eager to help our at-risk pollinator species,” said BWSR Executive Director John Jaschke. “Lawns…
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August 16, 2022 0

Students Enrolled in Medicaid to be Directly Certified for Free & Reduced Lunch Program

[ST. PAUL, MN] – As students and families prepare to head back to school in the fall, Governor Tim Walz today announced a new effort across state agencies that will make school meals available to approximately 90,000 additional students. More than 200,000 students on Medicaid will be automatically enrolled or re-enrolled to receive free meals…
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August 16, 2022 0

Polk County Launches Law Student Externship With Goal of Recruiting Future County Attorneys

Crookston, MN — A shortage of county attorneys has led to Polk County implementing a new externship in hopes of drawing interest from future law school graduates. The Polk County Commission gave the green light earlier this month for Polk County Attorney Greg Widseth to start a new UND Student Attorney Externship. Under the program,…
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