American Peat Technology (APT) recently entered into a formal agreement with Minneapolis-based microdistillery Brother Justus Whiskey Co. to p…
Daren Rife of Spirit Lake, Iowa, will join Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s senior management team Feb. 15 as Senior Services administrator. H…
Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Jesse Oman of Aitkin has begun practicing at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Crosby Clinic.
It was announced by Governor Walz that Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative (MLEC) was awarded a Minnesota State Broadband grant, for a Fiber-to-the-…
The Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative was one of several organizations named recipients of a Minnesota State Broadband Grant last week.
After initially hoping for better news regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Aitkin Chamber of Commerce announced Monday that the 2021 Commerce…
Action at the building formerly leased by Shopko in Aitkin drew plenty of attention in the last week, and the Realtor in charge of the proper…
The Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Aitkin recently received a Personal Responsibility in Delivering Excellence – or PRIDE – award as a membe…
“Y - Established 1935.” This sign stands prominently next to the Garrison intersection of Hwys. 18 and 169, from which it takes its name. And …
In the spirit of teamwork taught by youth sports, Brandl GM has partnered with Northern Lakes Youth Hockey Association to provide players and …
Liberty Beach, located on 5454 Waterway Road on the east side of Mille Lacs Lake, will soon start to see more action, as a new business ventur…
Chad Gross, life-long resident of Aitkin, joins Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union (MMFCU) Aitkin office as the new branch manager. The Aitkin…
Mark Jeffers is originally from the East Coast – Easton, Pennsylvania, to be exact.
The afternoon of Monday, Dec. 21, Sue’s Bait, also known colloquially as Still Sue’s Bait, Malmo, opened its doors at the new building.
The Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative announced last week that it had concluded a building feasibility study on its current headquarters – and fou…
COVID-19 restrictions in the area – and around the state – were lifted Monday after Gov. Tim Walz agreed to ease limits on businesses Jan. 6.
The Northland Foundation Board of Trustees is seeking new members for election at the June 2021 board meeting. New trustees’ three-year terms …
Candidate filing for MLEC director positions from districts two, five, six and seven is now open.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, there was not an annual fall dinner this year where the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce could honor local bu…
The historic Aitkin landmark currently known as the Butler Building has new local owners.
You could say, “It’s about the pie,” but it’s really so much more than that, said Chef Debbie Weimer as she wrapped up a morning at the Palisa…
Among the numerous changes of 2020, how and when to do your shopping in the time of the COVID-19 pandemic is high among them.
Running parallel to Hwy. 169, the storefronts that line Madison Street in Garrison greet most visitors passing through Garrison.
The Aitkin Freedom Station, located at 13 2nd St. NW, Aitkin, is expected to reopen soon after being closed for roughly two weeks.
The MLEC board of directors is looking to appoint an interim director from District 2 to fill a vacant seat on the board. The board of directo…
Join Crosby’s newest establishment, Trailside Tavern and Patio, at the grand opening of a new restaurant, bar and patio at the former Crosby B…
The Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative has placed an offer on land near the intersection of Hwys. 169 and 18, hoping to set up a new headquarters.
The Mille Lacs Community Trust Board meets quarterly to distribute funds raised through Operation Round Up. This September, the board awarded …