Some of the things we always believed would be constant in our lives are now on the chopping block. We could even use the popular phrase “reme…
The 4th of July celebration in Swat is just over three weeks away now, anxious farmers are putting up their hay, loose or baled, in the fields…
Among the many chores required to open the cabin, vacuuming is high on the list.
I’m here.
As May has quickly flown into June, the world finds itself close to a milestone it expected to see last summer – the Tokyo Olympics.
Summer road construction is in full swing across the district. Our regular route to town now includes a detour as Aitkin County is replacing o…
Question: As a father of three young children, one of whom enjoys riding on tractors more than anything else in the world, I was curious what …
Angels are at work in Aitkin
Mille Lacs Lake can be a confusing place to fish if you take into consideration all the various open water regulation changes, not only during…
On May 17, Speaker Melissa Hortman adjourned the Minnesota House of Representatives. At the time of adjournment, no education policy and budge…
My mother repeated many times during her lifetime how grateful she was for a flush toilet.
There are important roles for older folks to fill in society, even though those “golden years” may be fraught with physical challenges.
One of my favorite things about spring is the smell of lilacs blooming. It’s a short window of time, and like other seasonal milestones, the s…
Support of Line 3
Question: We had a semi truck-tractor and trailer stolen recently and the thief put red fuel in the tanks. We are planning on draining the tan…
Mid-morning Monday, in the midst of the craziness we call deadline at the Aitkin Independent Age, I had a revelation.
Regular session ended on May 17 and, to retain his emergency powers, the governor will have to call the legislature back for a special session…
For two straight years, graduating high school seniors have faced an uncertain world, tremored by a pandemic that has left no segment of the p…
So I got this new iPad the other day, my one from 10 years or so ago doesn’t support - computer jargon - the latest release - same - of Google…
We’ve come to expect it: The Minnesota Legislature hits its required adjournment date with the most important business – the biennial budget –…
When is the last time you had an eye exam? Have you been postponing eye care due to fear of getting COVID-19?
Have you ever stopped and wondered why we collect what we collect?
Dear Savvy Senior,
Twenty-eight Minnesota schools, colleges and universities have received national recognition because they’re saving millions of dollars a year…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. While some people are feeling relief regarding the impending sunset of precautionary mandates and gather…
Three and a half years ago, my husband read his wedding vows to me in front of our nearest and dearest. And in those vows, he promised love an…
Many people know the specific date when they count on the hummingsbirds’ return. I know they’re back when a first-to-arrive buzzes by our kitc…
Benefits outweigh negatives
Bargain Hunter
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