Starting with the University of Minnesota-sponsored Minnesota Organic Conference on Jan. 9 and ending with Happy Dancing Turtle’s Back 2 Basic…
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The McGregor Mercury boys lost twice last week, 75-49, at East Central, Feb. 10, and 75-59 at Silver Bay, Feb. 14, dropping the record to 5-15…
Aitkin County CARE Inc. in Aitkin, was the recipient of a $5,000 Community Investment Grant from local energy transportation company Enbridge.
The Jaques Art Center and Glory Baptist Church had a great time at their Community Canvas Free Paint Class on Saturday, Feb. 8. The class was …
The Northern Lakes Lightning recorded a 6-3 win over Sauk Rapids, Feb. 14. Shane Donovan notched a hat trick while Caiden Kjelstrom, Josef Sle…
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Aitkin County CARE Inc. in Aitkin, was the recipient of a $5,000 Community Investment Grant from local energy transportation company Enbridge.
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe announced that Katie Draper will serve as the next commissioner of the Band’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR). She was sworn into office on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Chiminising Community Center in Isle.
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Members of Aitkin County’s Natural Resources Advisory Committee toured the Talon Metals Corporation facility in Tamarack on Feb. 10. Talon Communities Coordinator Jessica Johnson led the tour of the facilites.
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Appearing in Aitkin County Court before Judge David Hermerding on Jan. 28, 29, 30 and Feb. 3 and 5:
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The Jaques Art Center and Glory Baptist Church had a great time at their Community Canvas Free Paint Class on Saturday, Feb. 8. The class was held at the Glory Baptist Church with 32 attendees. Children, adults, and good ‘ole Sr. Citizens, had fun creating their community canvas.
The Tamarack Activities Club, Inc. will hold a Tamarack Hey Day planning meeting Monday, Feb. 24, 6 p.m. at the Village Pump Saloon located at 111 Tamarack Blvd. W, Tamarack.
A free, informational seminar about weight loss surgery will be offered by Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIMIS) surgeon Tim LeMieur, M.D., and health professionals on Monday, Feb. 24, at 6 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community, Crosby.
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Following a lengthy discussion Feb. 10, the Aitkin School Board voted to move forward with a new lease of computer equipment.
The Garrison Bay Lake Area Lions Club is awarding five $1,000 scholarships each to 2020 graduates of Crosby-Ironton and Aitkin High Schools. The scholarships are funded through the club’s annual fundraisers and Scholarship Golf Tournament.
Larry Arthur Mongan, 76, Emily, died peacefully on Feb. 19, 2020, within the loving arms of his wife and comfort of his home.
William “Bill” R. Christensen, 70, Aitkin died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 at Riverwood Healthcare Center, Aitkin.
Norman Oliver Berg, 94, Navy Veteran and jack-of-all-trades - master of none, Hill City, passed away Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Duluth. He went to be with his wife, son and their dog Buddy.
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Dale Beihoffer, a World War II Navy veteran and current resident of Aitkin, will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Feb. 29.
Gerald “Jerry” Urban Quade, 78, McGregor, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at his home.
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The Aitkin County Extension Committee gathered to honor the University of Minnesota Extension Master Gardener program on Friday, Feb. 7.
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The McGregor Mercury boys lost twice last week, 75-49, at East Central, Feb. 10, and 75-59 at Silver Bay, Feb. 14, dropping the record to 5-15 on the season. Ethan Bohn tallied 25 points against Silver Bay. However, other details of the games were unavailable at press time.
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The Northern Lakes Lightning recorded a 6-3 win over Sauk Rapids, Feb. 14. Shane Donovan notched a hat trick while Caiden Kjelstrom, Josef Slepica and Hunter Nybakken added goals. On Feb. 11, the Lightning lost at Proctor, 7-1, with Kjelstrom earning the lone goal for the Lightning.
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McGregor defeated Silver Bay on the road last Friday 73-45, improving their record to 5-17 heading into the final week of the regular season. Hailey Maas earned a double-double with 28 points and 13 rebounds. Jordan Paquette had a career high 23 points and 10 rebounds, earning her first doub…
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