🌱 What did Aitkin County commissioners decide about budgets and storm recovery?

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In today's newsletter:

• What did Aitkin County commissioners decide about budgets and storm recovery?
• How did the Gobblers stay unbeaten on Homecoming night?

Also on today's calendar: Amanda Standalone and Ted Hajnasiewicz - Live at Sampaguita and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 63 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Times of clouds and sunshine, temps: high: 60, low: 46.
• Saturday: Cloudy with a shower or two, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• AITKIN COUNTY SUMMARY OF BOARD MINUTES Summary of the Aitkin Board of Commissioners meeting of August 25, 2026 Aitkin County Government Center In pursuance of MN Statute 375.12, Subd. 1. (messagemedia.co) — Aitkin County commissioners recently approved a long list of warrants, heard budget presentations for the land and health and human services departments, and backed a Safe and Secure Courthouse grant application. They also declared a state of emergency for Aitkin County after severe June storms and toured a proposed Elm Island Lake RV park site in Nordland Township.
   

• Gobblers now 4-0 on the season (hometownsource.com) — Aitkin football fans can celebrate as the Gobblers improved to 4-0 with a dominant 35-14 Homecoming win over International Falls, powered by three touchdowns and 137 rushing yards from Jack Jacobson. Strong defense kept opponents scoreless until late, with Parker Fulton leading tackles and several players contributing big offensive plays.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Aitkin

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Thursday October 1
• Crosby-Ironton vs Aitkin →
  Aitkin High School, 306 2nd St NW, Aitkin
  7:00 pm

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Other local events

Friday October 2
• Amanda Standalone and Ted Hajnasiewicz - Live at Sampaguita →
  Sampaguita, 204 Minnesota Avenue North, Aitkin
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 3
• St. John's Lutheran Church Bazaar & Bake Sale →
  St. John’s Lutheran Church, 324 Third Street NW, Aitkin
  9:00 am
• Paul Lawrence & Doyle Turner: Songwriter Night →
  Sampaguita, Aitkin
  6:00 pm
• Paul Lawrence & Doyle Turner: Songwriter Night at Sampaguita →
  Sampaguita, Aitkin
  6:00 pm
• Doyle Turner and Paul Lawrence - Live at Sampaguita →
  Sampaguita, 204 Minnesota Avenue North, Aitkin
  7:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• LaPlant Road, Kelley Smith, Everybird →
  The Underground at The Ripple Center, Aitkin
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Drop-In Jigsaw Puzzle Swap
  Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st Street SE, Crosby
  10:00 am
Monday October 5
• Drop-In Job Search Help
  Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st Street SE, Crosby
  10:30 am
Wednesday October 7
• Preschool Story Hour →
  Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st Street SE, Crosby
  10:30 am
Thursday October 8
• Movie Night
  Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st Street SE, Crosby
  5:30 pm
Saturday October 10
• Vendor Event at the Bridge Tavern →
  Bridge Tavern, 26969 MN-6, Crosby
  9:00 am

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🗞 Nearby News

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• Lakes Area Music Festival announces Winter Series (brainerddispatch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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