BEMIDJI, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced today, beginning May 1, the Oak Lake rest area east of Erskine will be under construction. There will not be any impacts to motorists on Highway 2. There will be a temporary closure of the plaza, including the restrooms, in late June. The contractor for this…
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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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With the holiday season fast approaching, the city of Erskine is getting into the holiday season with Winter Fest at the Erskine Community Center on December 3rd! Erin Green, event organizer and city volunteer for the city of Erskine, joined Tom Lano on Food for Thought on KKCQ to discuss the event, including the Holiday…
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ERSKINE, MN—Erskine’s annual community chili cook-off is coming up Saturday afternoon. Erin Green with the City of Erskine has details. Green says everyone will be able to judge which chili is the best. If you think your homemade chili is the best, you can enter it Saturday in Erskine. Green says there’s no charge to…
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Erskine, MN — Freedom Christian Academy, a new interdenominational Christian school in Erskine, is ready to open their doors to students next week and get the new students and families acquainted with the new educational offering and facility. They will be hosting an open house on Wednesday, August 31th from 3-7pm. The Freedom Christian Academy…
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Erskine, MN — CHS will begin construction this summer on a new state-of-the-art grain facility with 1.25 million bushels of additional storage capacity in Erskine, Minn. The facility is slated to be operational in the fall of 2023 and will help CHS expand operational capabilities and increase efficiency across its footprint. The new shuttle elevator…
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Erskine, MN — Saddle up and giddy on up to Erskine for the return of Wojo’s Rodeo this Friday and Saturday, July 1st and 2nd. The Wojos Rodeo has been a staple in Erskine for years during the Erskine Water Carnival in early June, but this year was moved to a stand-alone event at a…
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Erskine, MN — Get ready for a big splash of fun! The 66th Annual Erskine Water Carnival gets underway today and features four days of summer fun. From carnival rides and live music to turtle races and fireworks, the Erskine Water Carnival is back to kick off the summer. Tommy Helgeson of the Erskine Commercial…
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Erskine, MN — The Erskine Fire Department will be hosting their annual Fish Fry Fundraiser this Saturday, May 7th from 5-7pm at the Erskine Community Center. The Fish Fry is a free will donation and delivery may be provided by calling the Erskine Community Center at 218-867-2262. If you cannot attend, but would still like…
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