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The Polk County Environmental Services announced a cost-share grant program for property owners in Polk County with existing noncompliant septic systems. With funding from the Minnesota Clean Water Legacy Act, property owners can fix septic systems that are currently failing codes or functionality. Limited amounts of funding are available and some determining factors for preference…
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ADA, MN—This coming Sunday Grace Lutheran Church in Ada is having a Palm Sunday meal and silent auction. It’s a fundraiser for a youth trip this summer. Grace Lutheran Youth Director G.G. Solseng tells us what’s on the menu. The meal is dine in or take out. Solseng says in the church’s social room, there…
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In just a few weeks, the COVID-19 emergency declaration will come to an end. Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains. COVID tests and vaccines will still be available at your local hospital or pharmacy.
Veterans who need to travel to the VA facility in Fargo for health care can leave the driving to someone else. Norman County Veterans’ Service Officer John Rosenberger says there used to be a shuttle service running from Bemidji to Fargo that would run alternately on Wednesdays and Thursdays. But that shuttle will now run…
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The community is invited to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum: The Future of Rural Minnesota at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, in the Chalberg Theatre, Central Lakes College Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. Speaking is Julie Tesch, president & CEO of the Center for Rural Policy & Development.…
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Clearwater County 4-H recently held its March Leaders council meeting at the courthouse in Bagley. Kara Waldvogel, the new program coordinator, was introduced. Waldvogel started her new position on March 8th and lives on a small hobby farm in rural Clearbrook with her husband, Doug, and six children. Waldvogel grew up in the area and…
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The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday in the Government Center Board Room.They approved Consent Agenda items including the purchase of 2 Pickups for the Land Department, a temporary liquor license, and donation to the Sentence to Serve program from Logan and Wealthwood Townships totaling $1,125.A request to upgrade the jail’s video conferencing rooms in order to…
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Riverwood Healthcare offers a wide range of therapy options, from physical and occupational to help with recovery from injuries and illnesses. Physical Therapist Allie Sibbert described some of the care offered to the smallest patients: Another area of therapy deals with speech and regaining control after a neurological issue. Director of Ancillary Services Jill Sadlowsky explains: Clinics are…
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