Kat Robb

Careful investments and keeping an eye on the uncharted waters of an unpredictable economy have allowed the nonprofit Growth Innovations to be a lifeline for small businesses in Aitkin County.

What do you like to do for fun? Most people living or visiting the lakes area like to spend their time outdoors. Fishing, swimming, boating, paddle boarding, playing sports …

Letting go can be hard. “It’s a bittersweet feeling,” said Jodie Johnson, owner of The Office Shop. Johnson has been working on “cleaning out” her office after she and her

Anyone who reads my column knows a little bit about pretty much everything I love. I have yet to tell you about something I simply can’t stand.

The Aitkin City Administration Office is located at 130 Southgate Dr., Suite 200, Aitkin.

Over 50 residents and business owners made an appearance for a roundabout project presentation at the Hill City City Council meeting April 9.

Something has been bugging the residents of Hill Lake Manor … literally. The apartment complex in Hill City has recently had a problem with bed bugs.

A meeting was held at the Aitkin Public Library Community Room April 16 for businesses and residents to hear about the proposed project, project impacts and voice any concerns about

INH Properties Jim Illies (left) listens to Aitkin City Attorney Henry Brucker (right) explain the details of a deferred forgivable loan through the Workforce Housing Development Program. Also pictured: Stan Gustafson and Tami Jacobs from Growth Innovations and in the back is Aitkin County Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers.

Rippleside Student Council members Haydence Coil and Lincoln Jacobs spoke to the Aitkin School Board at its meeting April 15 with Advisors Jared McCoy and Josh Smith.