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BLC-Ada to Celebrate National Assisted Living Week

Ada, MN — The Benedictine Living Community in Ada is inviting you to be a part of some “joyful moments” next week as part of National Assisted Living Week, which runs September 11th through 17th.  This annual, national observance is a unique opportunity for tenants, their loved ones, staff, volunteers, and local communities to celebrate…
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September 9, 2022 0

Norman County Historical Society Raising Money for New Storage Building

Ada, MN — The Norman County Historical Society and Genealogical Society is hoping for your support during this Saturday’s Pioneer Days as part of the Fun in the Flatlands at the Norman County Fairgrounds. This is one of their several fundraisers they host each year. Currently the Norman County Historical Society is fundraising for a…
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September 9, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from September 6th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their first regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 6th at the Main Street Community Center. At the meeting, the commission discussed some updates from the Riverwalk Addition. According to Hillsboro City Commission President Levi Reese, the costs have been above what was originally estimated, and they are…
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September 9, 2022 0

Wild and Free preparing for Ripple River Gallery Fall Open House and Benefit on September 24th

(Garrison, MN) — Wild and Free Animal Rehabilitation has an active month of September on their calendar with the annual Ripple River Gallery Fall Open House and Wild and Free Benefit taking place on September 24th. In our monthly conversation with Wild and Free’s Ashley King, the schedule of events will include social time, shopping, and…
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September 8, 2022 0

Aitkin City Council meeting from Tuesday, September 6th

(Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin City Offices were closed on Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day forcing the City Council to hold their meeting on Tuesday. The Council did review a resignation, the 2023 preliminary budget, and provided an update on the Tank Trial among other action items from the Community Room of the…
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September 8, 2022 0

Crosslake Community Town Meeting

Relerase from Crosslake Chamber of Commerce: Crosslake Community Town Meeting – Friday, Sept 16, 2022 – 5:30 – 7 p.m. – The US Army Corps of Engineers Dam Shelter 35507 CR 66 Crosslake, MN  56442 – Everyone with a connection to Crosslake is invited to attend!  If you live here, work here or vacation here, this is…
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September 8, 2022 0

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center now offering 24/7 STEMI care  

Grand opening will be celebrated with a ribbon-cutting Sept. 12   Essentia Health is proud to begin offering 24/7 STEMI care at St. Joseph’s Medical Center. The Marilyn Covey Heart and Vascular Center enhances the way heart attack patients are cared for in Brainerd.   An acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is the most severe type of heart…
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September 8, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

Last updated: 2022-09-06 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked waterfowl, bear hunting, and ATV activities this week. Enforcement action was taken for numerous violations. CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) spent time checking anglers, recreational watercraft, ATV riders, and working the early teal and goose opener. Enforcement action included registration violations and taking wood ducks out of season.…
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September 8, 2022 0

Polk County Veteran Services Talks About New PACT Act

Fosston, MN — Polk County Veterans Service Officer Kurt Ellefson joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this week to share information to Veterans about the PACT Act. The PACT Act is a new law that expands VA healthcare and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Ellefson says this new…
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September 8, 2022 0