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Crosby-Ironton Schools update on March 3rd Community Connection

Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent D. Jamie Skjeveland returned with an update on the troubling topic of Snow Days, the next round of construction coming this Summer, and keeping close tabs on the District’s Budget:


March 3, 2023 0

Fake GeekSquad E-Mail Leads to $30,000 Scam in Polk County

Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is warning community members about scammers once again after a resident was duped out of nearly $30,000 recently. Polk County Sheriff Investigator Justin Swan joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program recently to discuss the incident. In this particular case, Investigator Swan says they tricked the victim…
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March 3, 2023 0

The Ripple Center on the March 2nd Community Connection

Christine Bright of the Ripple Center in Aitkin informed us of the upcoming shows at the downtown music venue for the Month of March and we were joined by Bob from Midnight River Choir gave us some background of their group ahead of their show on March 15th:


March 2, 2023 0

NMPH Discusses Proper Nutrition During National Nutrition Month

Ada, MN — March is National Nutrition Month, a month set aside to educate people more about the dietary choices they make each day and encourage them to develop healthy eating habits. A nutritious diet consists of three main groups of foods, including protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Kristy Rott of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says when…
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March 2, 2023 0

Wake The Lakes Dimwit-ZZZZ-Dumb for the Day

–There’s a massive difference between eating ramen noodles because you want to and eating them because you have to. –There are 1.2 billion cars on the road right now. One of our biggest goals is to keep them from touching. –The speed limit is the maximum speed you can go by the law and also…
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March 2, 2023 0

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce on March 1st Community Connection

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson returned to give us an update on the Winter Wonderama event previously held, and upcoming events including Business After Hours at the Jaques Art Center, The Spring Open House and annual Chamber Dinner and Meeting, and the Tour of Opportunities:


March 1, 2023 0

5th Annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl this Saturday at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Erskine, MN — This Saturday night is sure to be a “hoot” at the Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine as they host their 5th annual Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl. From 6:30pm until 10pm, visitors can cross country ski, as well as snowshoe or hike, the trails of the refuge to a number or…
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March 1, 2023 0

Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration 2-28-23

Cindy Myogeto, Crosslake Chamber Director, and Bob Heales, Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee Chair, preview the fun coming up on March 18, 2023!


March 1, 2023 0

53rd Annual Snodeo Set for this Weekend on North Twin Lake

Naytahwaush, MN — For more than five decades the Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club have been celebrating snowmobiling with their annual Snodeo, and that tradition continues this weekend. North Twin Lake and Pinehurst resort play host to their 53rd Annual Naytahwaush Nightriders Snodeo with two days of high-speed snowmobile racing action this Saturday and Sunday, March…
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February 28, 2023 0