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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240918T160000
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SUMMARY:Paddle Your Stress Away
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/paddle-your-stress-away/
LOCATION:Pine/Hickory Lakes Beach\, Pine Hickory Lakes Parking Area\, Aitkin\, 56431
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Event,Paddling Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Aitkin Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:upnorth@aitkin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241009T170000
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CREATED:20240102T173151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T173151Z
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SUMMARY:Aitkin Chamber of Commerce TASTE OF AITKIN
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for details.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/aitkin-chamber-of-commerce-taste-of-aitkin/
LOCATION:40 Club Inn & Banquet Center\, 960 2nd Street NW\, Aitkin\, 56431
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraising Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241012T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20240911T131809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240911T131809Z
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SUMMARY:Fire Safety Week: Open House at the Palisade Fire Department
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/fire-safety-week-open-house-at-the-palisade-fire-department/
LOCATION:Palisade Fire Department\, 48052 Nature Ave\, Palisade\, MN 56469\, Palisade\, MN\, 56469
CATEGORIES:City Event,Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20240102T172744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T172744Z
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SUMMARY:2024 Aitkin Fish House Parade
DESCRIPTION:stay tuned for details
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/2024-aitkin-fish-house-parade/
CATEGORIES:City Event,Community Event,Family Event,Festival and Celebrations,Holiday Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Aitkin Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:upnorth@aitkin.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241215T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20241125T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241125T202709Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Ham Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Swanson Park fundraiser. 12 chances to win a holiday ham. Fun for the whole family.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/christmas-ham-bingo/
LOCATION:Rustic Trail\, 204 Main Street\, Palisade\, MN\, 56469
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20250107T172403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T172403Z
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SUMMARY:Palisade's MidWinter Festival
DESCRIPTION:37th Annual MidWinter Festival\, Main Street – Palisade\, Minnesota with the traditional parade\, outdoor games\, food\, vendors\, and community dance.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/palisades-midwinter-festival/
LOCATION:Palisade MN\, 48052 Nature Ave\, Palisade`\, 56469
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20250224T173316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T173316Z
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SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/st-urhos-day-pancake-breakfast/
LOCATION:Jacobson Community Center\, 65534 Great River Rd\, JACOBSON\, MN\, 55752-6639\, United States
CATEGORIES:City Event,Community Event,Family Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacobson Community Center":MAILTO:jacobsoncommunitycenter100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20250326T172449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T172449Z
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SUMMARY:Easter Ham Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Family-friendly bingo games with a chance to win a ham just before Easter. Net proceeds go to fund raise for Palisade’s Swanson Park rehabilitation. A very popular semi-annual event for Palisade & surrounding area family and friends. New this year: bucket raffle for chance to win one of 12 Easter baskets donated by local supporters.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/easter-ham-bingo/
LOCATION:Rustic Trail\, 204 Main Street\, Palisade\, MN\, 56469
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250503T123000
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CREATED:20250213T140553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T140553Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Healthy Land\, Healthy Lake Expo
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Mille Lacs Lake Watershed Group\, this free event features a robust lineup of exhibitors and guest speakers on a variety of topics such as water quality; clean lake initiatives; healthy habitat for fish\, loons and wildlife; and steps you can take to conserve and preserve your land and shoreline. \nTo gear up for the Expo\, you can pre-order discounted native plant kits from Minnesota Native Landscapes (MNL) from now until April 27 for pick up at the event. Regularly $114 each\, the Shoreline Stabilization\, Wetland Edge\, Rain Garden\, Shade Garden\, Monarch Special\, and Backyard Prairie kits are available for $94. To learn more about what each kit contains or to order\, visit: https://mnlcorp.com/product/mllwg-preorder/
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/2025-healthy-land-healthy-lake-expo/
LOCATION:Tulibee Tavern\, 235 Main Street\, Wahkon\, MN\, 56386\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250524T230000
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CREATED:20250506T131702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T131702Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day Dance
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out on this spring’s most unforgettable event!! \nExperience the power of LIVE MUSIC at the Jacobson Community Center on Saturday\, May 24\, 2025 from 7:00 to 11:00 PM. $10 Admission\nFeaturing “Twist of Fate” playing rock\, country\, 70’s-today plus a whole new playlist! \nAdult & NA Beverages\, Snacks/Food available for purchase
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/memorial-day-dance/
LOCATION:Jacobson Community Center\, 65534 Great River Rd\, JACOBSON\, MN\, 55752-6639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraising Events,Live Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jacobson Community Center":MAILTO:jacobsoncommunitycenter100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250702T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250706T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20250609T122531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T122531Z
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SUMMARY:Angie's Acres Open House
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Open House & Summer Stock Up Sale. July 5th Free picnic. Swanson Park fundraising by our Palisade neighbors.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/angies-acres-open-house/
LOCATION:Palisade MN\, 48052 Nature Ave\, Palisade`\, 56469
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20250715T182600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T182600Z
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SUMMARY:Pizza Palooza Steet Dance
DESCRIPTION:DAC and Rosallini’s have joined forces and are hosting the Pizza Palooza Street Dance on Thursday\, July 17th 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm. The event is free to join! We will have the Aastonishing Sound and lights DJ\, games to play\, and amazing door prizes. There will be Rosallini’s pizza and beverages available for purchase.\nThe event is located in the Bremer Bank parking lot/Rosallini’s outdoor seating area.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/pizza-palooza-steet-dance/
LOCATION:Rosallini’s Outdoor Dining/Bremer Bank parking lot\, 101 Minnesota Ave N\, Aitkin\, MN\, 56431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Aitkin County DAC":MAILTO:mvinje@aitkindac.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250809
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250810
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20250718T185328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T185328Z
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SUMMARY:Palisade's RiverFest
DESCRIPTION:Annual tradition in Uptown Palisade. Parade\, food\, vendors\, kids’ activities\, cornhole tourney\, live music\, and so much more.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/palisades-riverfest/
LOCATION:Palisade MN\, 48052 Nature Ave\, Palisade`\, 56469
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250831T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20250806T135812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250806T135812Z
UID:10000269-1756540800-1756659600@naturallybetterhere.com
SUMMARY:McGregor Wild Rice Days August 30
DESCRIPTION: 
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/mcgregor-wild-rice-days-august-30/
LOCATION:McGregor Chamber of Commerce
CATEGORIES:City Event,Community Event,Family Event,Festival and Celebrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20250904T181900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T181900Z
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SUMMARY:Hill City Community Night Out
DESCRIPTION:Free public event with food\, fire truck rides\, kids games\, music\, local community organizations informational tables. Come and enjoy a great evening with friends\, neighbors\, and family. All located on Lake Avenue in front of the pavilion in Hill City.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/hill-city-community-night-out/
LOCATION:Hill City\, Hill City\, MN
CATEGORIES:City Event,Community Event,Family Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="City of Hill City":MAILTO:cityhall@hillcity-mn.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260207T220000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20260107T173944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T173944Z
UID:10000276-1770458400-1770501600@naturallybetterhere.com
SUMMARY:Palisade's 38th Annual MidWinter Festival
DESCRIPTION:All day winter fun traditions\, starting with a parade at noon and ending with a dance at 6 pm.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/palisades-38th-annual-midwinter-festival/
LOCATION:Palisade MN\, 48052 Nature Ave\, Palisade`\, 56469
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20260107T140512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T140512Z
UID:10000275-1773473400-1773487800@naturallybetterhere.com
SUMMARY:St. Urho’s Day Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Jacobson Community Center for breakfast honoring Finland’s patron saint\, St. Urho’s.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/st-urhos-day-pancake-breakfast-2/2026-03-14/
LOCATION:Jacobson Community Center\, 65534 Great River Rd\, JACOBSON\, MN\, 55752-6639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacobson Community Center":MAILTO:jacobsoncommunitycenter100@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T215947
CREATED:20260205T140149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T140149Z
UID:10000282-1773473400-1773487800@naturallybetterhere.com
SUMMARY:St. Urho's Day Pancake Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Don your purple and green to honor St. Urho\, the legendary patron saint of Finland. The Jacobson Community Center will host their 44th Annual St. Urho’s Day Pancake Breakfast from 7:30 am to 11:30 am on Saturday\, March 14\, 2026. The Jacobson Community Center is located three miles south of State Highway 200 on Aitkin County Road 10 at 65534 Great River Road. The breakfast features our famous pancakes and sausages served with coffee\, orange juice and\, of course\, grapes. Gluten free pancakes and takeout will be available upon request. \nFunds raised are used to support the FREE Jacobson Community Center events. \nSupport for this event is provided by the Hill City Area Community Fund\, Thrivent Financial\, Hill City Lions\, Mississippi Landing of Jacobson\, Roadside Market of Hill City\, Fred’s Meats of Goodland\, and our many wonderful volunteers. \nMore information can be found at the Jacobson Community Center page on Facebook.
URL:https://naturallybetterhere.com/event/st-urhos-day-pancake-breakfast-3/
LOCATION:Jacobson Community Center\, 65534 Great River Rd\, JACOBSON\, MN\, 55752-6639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jacobson Community Center":MAILTO:jacobsoncommunitycenter100@gmail.com
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