Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 coming to Gonvick for New Year’s
With the year coming to a close, it is that time of year for the Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 to come to northern Minnesota once again! With help from Five Star Motor Sports Promotions, the annual event being held in Dyrdahl’s memory will be held once again at Pine Lake in Gonvick, MN…
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Bagley Community Christmas Day Dinner
BAGLEY, MN—It’s become as much of a Christmas Day tradition as Santa Claus delivering gifts. Bagley’s 22nd Community Christmas Day Dinner will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 25. Gladys Luecken with Faith Lutheran Church has details. Luecken wants to emphasize that the Christmas Day Dinner isn’t just for Bagley residents or…
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Benedictine Living Community in Ada Offers Gift Giving Ideas for Tenants
Ada, MN — Have a friend or family member currently residing in an area care facility, and you want to get them something for Christmas? Cassie Visser, Benedictine – Ada Foundation Director, provides a few gift recommendations that they would be sure to appreciate this holiday season. And if you’re still in the giving spirit,…
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Pierz City Council meeting recap with Mayor Dave Fischer
The Pierz City Council met Monday, Dec 12th. Mayor Dave Fischer gave us a meeting recap, starting with 2023 Final Property Tax Levy and Budget approval: Fisher covered the status of the clubhouse manager position: The Union contract with police officer Preston Rocheleau for 2023-2025 was approved: Fire Chief Dan Rocheleau gave an update on the fire…
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Aitkin County Board holds annual Budget Hearing
The Aitkin County Board held their annual Budget Hearing on Tuesday, December 13th. County Administrator Jessica Seibert gave the Commissioners the 2023 Proposed Levy: The Budget for 2023 remains steady since the original proposal: Siebert explained where the levy dollars end up within the County: The proposed levy & budget for Year Payable 2023 will be finalized…
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Lakes Area Weather Announcements for Friday, December 16th
Message from Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative: Schools: Announcements:
ABW School Board Recognizes Nancy Merkens for 25 Years of Service
Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly board meeting Wednesday evening… it was the final board meeting for member Nancy Merkens who has served on the school board for 25 years… this length of time includes serving as a board member For Ada, Ada-Borup and now Ada-Borup-West. Board chairperson Gretchen Rockstad…
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LONG LAKE TO HOST FROZEN FOREST 5K & FISH FRY FUNDRAISER
PALISADE, MINN. – December 14, 2022 – This winter, don’t hibernate. Run! Long Lake Conservation Center is hosting the first annual Frozen Forest 5K & Fish Fry on Saturday, February 18, 2023. The race begins at 3 p.m, followed by a walleye feast at 5 p.m. This fun run is perfect for those who like the…
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Holiday hours for Riverwood clinics, pharmacies
Riverwood Healthcare Center’s clinics in Aitkin, Garrison and McGregor will be closed Mon., Dec. 26, and Mon., Jan. 2, in observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. The Same Day clinic in Aitkin will follow the same holiday closing schedule. Riverwood’s Saturday clinic in Aitkin will be closed on Sat., Dec. 24 and 31.…
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