University of MN Extension Offers Food Safety Course
RELEASE: ST. CLOUD, Minn. (11/9/2021)— Do you get rave reviews on your homemade breads, cakes and cookies? Are family and friends asking to buy your yummy home canned salsa and pickles? Have you considered starting a food business out of your home but are at a loss where to start? Join University of Minnesota Extension…
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Grand Opening of the CTC Performing Arts Center
Tuesday evening, Pillager Schools welcomed the community to the grand opening of the brand new CTC Performing Arts Center. The night started with a vast array of delicious Hous D’oeuvres and desserts from Aviand’s, which is Pillager’s Pro Start Students. Inside the CTC Center auditorium, Emcee Chad Koel (Cool) welcomed guests. After the welcome, current…
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Midwest Premiere Football League Event
The Midwest Premiere Football League is hosting a youth football showcase Sunday July 25th at Brainerd High School. JJ Kern spoke with us about the MPFL and event. Kern first explained the showcase event details. For those unfamiliar, Kern explains what the Midwest Premiere Football is as it has transitioned from the original concept. Kern…
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MN DNR Release: Drought Warning Phase
Release date: 7/16/2021 Minnesota enters drought warning phase DNR and partners are implementing next drought response steps With 52 percent of Minnesota now experiencing severe drought and 4 percent in extreme drought, the state has entered the drought warning phase. With this designation, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and others are taking additional steps.…
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Merrifield Lions Club Parkfest Saturday
Cory Jay, President of the Merrifield Lions Club discussed the return of the Parkfest Car Show this Saturday. He began with a quick overview of what the day will have. Jay goes more in depth on the car show, which will be from 10 to 2. If you have a car to show off, registration…
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Pequot Lakes City Council Meeting Update
Mayor Tyler Gardner updated us on the latest highlights from the Pequot Lakes City Council meeting held Tuesday, July 6th. He began with the news of the resignation of a long time volunteer firefighter. He followed that up with news of a police officer also moving on. That led to the discussion of hiring an…
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