ECRL Reads Matt Goldman Author Visit at the Aitkin Public Library
Join the Aitkin Public Library in welcoming Matt Goldman, the featured author of the 5th Annual ECRL Reads, during a special presentation at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12. No registration is necessary for this in-person event. Goldman will be talking about his novel, Gone to Dust, the title selected for the 2022 ECRL Reads program whereby…
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Carson Fuglie silent auction benefit
People in the Hitterdal and Hawley area are arranging a silent auction benefit for Carson Fuglie, a ninth grader who was seriously injured in an accident in late September. Melissa Wendt is one of the organizers of the silent auction. Wendt talks about the items that have been donated so far. Wendt says you can…
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Polk County Sheriff Preaching Safety Ahead of Firearms Deer Season
Fosston, MN — Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman preached safety to fellow hunters while on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week. Proper handling of firearms can never be stressed enough. Tadman reminds hunters to treat every gun as if it’s loaded, know your target and what’s beyond, and don’t put your finger on…
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38th Annual St. Michael’s School PTC Festival of Crafts is Saturday
Mahnomen, MN — The St. Michael’s School PTC welcomes shoppers to their 38th annual Festival of Crafts from 9am until 3pm this Saturday, November 5th at the Mahnomen Public School. Crafters and vendors will be spread throughout the cafeteria, auditorium, and hallway. St. Michael’s School PTC President Jackie Milz says they have a great variety…
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Essentia Health relaxes visitor restrictions
Patients at Essentia Health’s hospitals are now being allowed more visitors. Essentia Health will allow two visitors per patient at a time; the visitors do not have to be the same two people on a given day. This is a slight adjustment from our current policy that requires the same two visitors per patient on…
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DNR webinar to cover winter fat-tire biking
The DNR invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss winter fat-tire biking. The webinar is at noon Wednesday, Nov. 9. Gunnar Carlson from Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists will share some of the great opportunities to bike year-round in Minnesota. From trail etiquette to snow grooming, Carlson…
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Zone 2 First Responders of Crow Wing County seeking donations
Release from Zone 2 First Responders of Crow Wing County and their Facebook page: Dear Friends & Neighbors: As 2022 comes towards an end, we’re asking for tax-deductible donations. Your donations will help us with needed medical equipment, operational funds, and training. It will also go towards the future purchasing of a dedicated response vehicle…
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