Aitkin

Burning Restrictions Coming To Central Minn. Next Week

Spring temperatures are finally climbing to normal highs in Minnesota, and the Department of Natural Resources wants to remind the public that as the snowpack melts, burning restrictions are falling into place.

2013/04/29

Finding Minnesota: Aitkin’s World Famous Fish House Parade

In Minnesota’s cabin country, things get a little slow this time of year. Most vacationers are gone, and it would take something special to lure them back in November.

2012/11/14

DNR: Burning Restrictions To Take Effect Sunday For 23 Counties

The Department of Natural Resources plans to put counties in central and southeastern Minnesota under tighter campfire and open burning restrictions starting Sunday.

2012/10/05

Big Cat Attacks Horse In Aitkin

A woman whose horse was attacked by a big cat wants to warn other animal owners in Minnesota. The attack happened north of the town of Aitkin last week outside owner Lori Hart’s home near Highways 169 and 210.

2012/08/22

Major Disaster Declared In 16 Areas In Minnesota

A federal disaster declaration has been issued for 13 Minnesota counties and three tribal nations after preliminary assessments showed recent floods and storms caused more than $108 million in damage.

2012/07/06

June Storm & Flooding Damage = $108 Million

Thirteen Minnesota counties and three tribal nations have been declared major disaster areas, and are now eligible for federal public assistance.

2012/07/06

(credit: Aitkin County Sheriff's Office)

Armed Robbery At Hill City Bank

Authorities are looking for a man who used a handgun to rob a Hill City bank on Monday afternoon, according to the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office.

2012/06/26

Mississippi Expected To Crest At Aitkin Thursday

The mayor of Aitkin says the city is well prepared for the Mississippi River to crest more than six feet above flood stage Thursday.

2012/06/26

Rain, High Winds, Hail Slow Minn. Fieldwork

Heavy rain, high winds and hail have slowed Minnesota farmers in the field.

2012/06/25

Aitkin Co. Homeowners, Businesses Fighting Back Flooding

Minnesota’s vacation-land, Aitkin County, is rolling out a water-logged welcome mat.

2012/06/25

Mississippi River Above Flooding Stage Near Aitkin

Flood waters are still rising near Aitkin, where the Mississippi River is expected to remain above the flooding stage until Tuesday.

2012/06/24

9 Charged In Burglary Ring, $75K In Stolen Goods Found

Nine people have been charged in connection with a burglary ring presumed to be in operation between the fall of 2010 and August 2011.

2011/10/06

Minn. Man Accused Of Disrupting ‘Rango’ Screening

A Minnesota man is in jail after he allegedly drank alcohol, swore and urinated at a matinee screening of the animated film “Rango” in Wisconsin.

2011/03/09

Local Attorney Arrested In Undercover Drug Sting

A private practice attorney in Aitkin has landed on the wrong side of the law.

2011/01/12

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