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to the 2024 Kanabec County Information Guide produced by Kanabec Publications. Inside, you
sources to help navigate throughout Kanabec County, and the cities of Mora and Ogilvie.
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What’s up
in GOVERNMENT
DISTRICT 1 COMMISSIONER
Peter Ripka 320-412-6355
DISTRICT 2 COMMISSIONER
Alison Holland 320-390-6357
KANABEC COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
DISTRICT 3 COMMISSIONER
Wendy Caswell 320-980-3889
Kanabec County is governed by a five-member county board of commissioners.
Each commissioner is elected from a district and serves a four-year term. The county board meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month.
KANABEC COUNTY COURTHOUSE
317 Maple Avenue East Mora, MN 55051
320-679-6440 www.kanabeccounty.org
DISTRICT 4 COMMISSIONER
Rickey Mattson 320-679-1834
DISTRICT 5 COMMISSIONER
Tom Roeschlein 320-679-3330
OTHER DEPARTMENTS/SERVICES:
Administrator 320-679-6440
Assessor 320-679-6420
Attorney 320-679-6425
Auditor/Treasurer 320-679-6430
Economic Development 320-209-5031
Extension, Univ. of Minnesota 320-679-6341
Highway/Public Works 320-679-6300
Jail 320-679-8400
Planning & Zoning 320-679-6300
Public Health 320-679.6330
Sheriff 320-679-8400
Veterans Services 320-679-6380
Welcome
to MORA
As Mayor, I’d like to welcome you to Mora!
Whether you’re just passing through, or looking to put down roots, we’re so glad you’re here. Though our town may be small, our hearts are big, and I hope you’ll soon discover that we’ve got a whole lot to offer in our little neck of the woods!
You’ll find us where the bustling junction of Highways 23 and 65 create the perfect stopping point on your journey to the cabin or lake, the Twin Cities, Duluth, and everything in between. We’re just a hop, skip, and a jump from some of the state’s largest cities and best natural attractions– close enough to the action without sacrificing the ability to kick back and enjoy those quiet, wide open afternoons (and spaces) when you need a break.
Our downtown is walkable, vibrant, and thriving, with plenty of Main Street American charm. Coupled with our busy highway corridor, we have the businesses and amenities to suit all of your needs. Add in our excellent school and healthcare systems, plentiful parks and trails, summer Aquatic Center, and many recreational community activities, you’ll find that we have a little something here for everybody.
We’re also home to the annual Vasaloppet USA ski race, and you can’t miss our 22 foot tall Dala Horse serving as a reminder of Mora’s Swedish cultural heritage. And like the sign that greets you on your way into town reads, we’re “A City for All Seasons,” and proud of it. We don’t shy away from Minnesota’s eclectic weather, rather we embrace it! We’re proudly open year ‘round!
I believe in Mora. It’s a great place to live, raise a family, and make a life. Over the next few decades, we have a tremendous opportunity to build towards a bright and modern future of: inclusiveness, diversity, warmth, and positive, sustainable growth. And we can do it with the same friendly, welcoming smiles, and earnest spirit of neighborliness that we’ve always had in this town. That’s my vision, and I hope it’s one you share– and better yet–join me in helping to accomplish!
— Jake Mathison, Mayor, City of Mora
Jake Mathison, Mayor, City of Mora
MORA CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Mora, Kanabec County, Minnesota, is located 72 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul at the intersection of Minnesota Trunk Highways 65 and 23. It is also 52 miles northeast of St. Cloud and 91 miles southwest of Duluth. Mora is the crossroads of East Central Minnesota. Mora is a sister city to Mora, Sweden, where the Dala Horse originated.
CITY HALL is located downtown at 101 Lake Street South. All city services operate out of this building and are staffed weekdays from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mora residents are represented by the Mayor and four council members. City council meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. The city also has several committees that are composed of council members and city residents. These committees serve in an advisory capacity to the council and are one of the most effective ways for citizens to influence city policies and activities.
THE MORA AREA FIRE DEPARTMENT located at 218 Railroad Ave NE, houses the volunteer fire department and equipment owned by the city.
THE MORA PUBLIC LIBRARY located at 200 W Maple Ave is a branch of the East Central Regional
Library System. Library services are available six days a week including material check-out and computer access. The library offers programs, events and author visits; groups to connect with; library staff to help you research and learn; a great selection of board games, activity kits, and equipment to check out. The building also has a small basement community room space that is available for rent by community members. For more information, contact the Mora Public Library at 320-679-2642 or visit the library website at www.ecrlib.org.
CITY OF MORA
101 Lake St. S, Mora, MN 55051
Phone: 320-679-1511
Fax: 320-679-3862
Website: www.ci.mora.mn.us
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
MAYOR
Jake Mathison
320-679-1511
COUNCIL MEMBER
Jody Anderson
612-390-2003
COUNCIL MEMBER
Sadie Broekemeier
763-242-1400
COUNCIL MEMBER
David Youngquist
320-362-0971
COUNCIL MEMBER
Kyle Shepard
605-230-0757
CITY STAFF
Glenn Anderson, City Administrator
320-225-4806
Natasha Segelstrom, Administrative Services Director, 320-364-1173
Kirsten Faurie, Community Development Director, 320-225-4807
Joe Kohlgraf, Public Works Director 320-679-1451
Caleb Christenson, Building Official 320-225-4808
Kelly Erickson, Oakwood Cemetery 320-225-4805
Brett Anderson, Fire Chief 320-679-1511
Julie Krone, North Country Liquor Store Manager, 320-679-3722
Jeff Krie, Activities & Recreation Coordinator 320-225-4827
Welcome
to OGILVIE
Welcome to Ogilvie.
I’m Mayor Mark Nilson and I would like to welcome you to Ogilvie! We are a small town of about 375 people located at the junction of Minnesota Highways 23 and 47 just 20 minutes south of Lake Mille Lacs.
We are the home of our “famous” concrete water tower that was built in 1918 and still stands today in our city park. It is also listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites.
We also consider our town a great place to live with a small town atmosphere. We are very proud to still be able to have our own public school system for K-12 and look forward to keeping it for many years to come. We are also the central hub for Federated Co-op, a large feed, seed, fertilizer and fuel supplier for east central Minnesota that continues to expand in our town.
We are proud to have several other small manufacturing businesses that are also a vital part of making our town a great place to live. We also are very fortunate to have two bar and grills that offer great food and service to the community and to anyone just passing through, and we also have an excellent cafe located right along the highway. Two convenience stores and a Dollar General store are also part of Ogilvie for all your day-to-day needs.
There is a plan in progress to build a six building, four-unit-each townhome development on the old school lot for anyone wanting to move to Ogilvie, and the Tower View mobile home park is also going to be expanding their housing.
Once again, check us out! I think you’ll like what you find in Ogilvie!!
— Mark Nilson, Mayor, City of Ogilvie
Mark Nilson, Mayor, City of Ogilvie
MAYOR
Mark Nilson
320-406-0031
COUNCIL MEMBER
Ivan Black
320-272-4258
CITY OF OGILVIE
100 N Hill Avenue PO Box 57
Ogilvie MN 56358
320-272-4822
Email: ogilviecity@mywdo.com
COUNCIL MEMBER
David Leonard
320-980-0799
COUNCIL MEMBER
Amy Maciej
320-493-0649
CITY STAFF
Heather Heins, City Clerk
320-272-4822
cityclerk@ogilviecity.com
Dawn Peglow, Deputy Clerk
320-272-4822
cityclerk@ogilviecity.com
OGILVIE CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Ogilvie, Kanabec County, Minnesota, is located 68 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul at the intersection of Minnesota Trunk Highways 23 and 47. It is also 42 miles northeast of St. Cloud and 103 miles southwest of Duluth. The city was named for Oric Ogilvie Whited, a local landowner, according to “Minnesota geographic names; their origin and historic significance,” by Warren Upham.
OGILVIE CIVIC CENTER is located on North Hill Avenue. All city services operate out of this building. Several different groups also meet regularly in the Civic Center. Residents in Ogilvie are represented by the Mayor and four council members. City council meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month.
THE OGILVIE FIRE DEPARTMENT is located in the Civic Center and houses the volunteer fire department and equipment owned by the city.
THE OGILVIE WATER TOWER built in 1918, is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. Constructed of concrete, the water tower still stands in the city park and was featured among several other unique Minnesota water towers in a story featured on WCCO-TV and CBS News Weekend. The water tower was replaced by an up-to-date version in the late 2000s, but the old tower is still celebrated every year at the city’s Back to the Tower day.
Jeep Wagoneer
What’s up at BACK TO THE TOWER
Every January, a group of volunteers gathers in Ogilvie to begin planning its city celebration: Back to the Tower Day.
Usually held the first weekend of August in downtown Ogilvie, the celebration includes the same enjoyable activities each year, such as the firemen and kids waterball fight, the craft fair and vendor booths.
The event also includes a parade through Ogilvie’s city streets featuring several of the classic vehicles that are part of the car and tractor show. The parade is a big hit for all kids who enjoy the candy and other treats
handed out by groups, organizations, businesses, fire departments and others who participate.
Back to the Tower Day was first held in 2011, when the old Ogilvie water tower was deactivated and the new tower went online. A ceremony shutting down the old tower was held prior to the parade, and the parade route ended at the new water tower, where a ceremony turning the new one on occurred.
One of the constants since that first event is the dedicated team of volunteers who meet each month to discuss what activities it wants to retain and which it wants to swap out. Although the toilet races are a thing of the past, other events have proven to be tried and true.
For instance, in 2020 the Mora Area Chamber of Commerce started its Fired Up At The Tower BBQ Cook Off. The contestants cook up a mess of ribs, turn their ribs in for judging, and then the event opens to the public immediately after.
As in other years, the Ogilvie Museum is open all day of the event, and Back to the Tower Day wraps up every year with a street dance featuring music performed by a local band.
Although the focus on the water towers is no longer a major part of the event, the presence of non-profits, volunteers and organizations coming together to create a successful event is why the celebration exists in the first place.
HASSER
What’s up at the VASALOPPET
For more than 50 years, the Vasaloppet has brought thousands of cross-country skiers to the city of Mora to race. The idea for the first race, held in 1972, began with the “Trade and Commodity” sub-organization of the Mora Commercial Club. That group asked the Mora Jaycees to sponsor a winter project that would publicize the community and tie in with the Dala Horse and Sister City program. The Commercial Club, Jaycees and the Kanabec Conservation Club were the first sponsors of the race.
The Vasaloppet is traditionally held each February and includes — in addition to the races — a week filled with activities, including bingo games, the Kanabec County Art
Association Vasaloppet Art Show, a pasta feed, the Paradise Theatre Radio Show and A Taste of Vasaloppet craft beverage tasting event.
But it’s the skiing that brings people to Mora, both as participants and spectators. Typically, more than 1,000 racers participate in the skiing, including the Vasa Freestyle, the Dala Freestyle, the Bellringer, Team racing, the Classic and the Half Classic. A Miniloppet for kids is also scheduled.
At the heart of the event are the volunteers. An estimated 500-plus Kanabec County residents take part in the planning and running of the event. From creating race packets to selling merchandise to serving blueberry soup, it takes a village of volunteers to make the annual event a success.
To learn more about the Vasaloppet, visit vasaloppet.us.
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What’s up at the KANABEC COUNTY FAIR
The Kanabec County Fair has been one of the largest events in the area for more than 120 years.
Operated under the auspices of the Kanabec County Agriculture Society more commonly known as the “fair board,” the annual event includes many activities each year as when it first started.
Among those activities are the exhibitions, many which come from the county’s various 4-H clubs. The fair is an opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their talents
and skills they have gained throughout the year. Members exhibit their livestock, artwork, or science projects, among others.
According to the fair board, 4-H classifies youth into two categories: Cloverbuds and regular 4-H members. Cloverbuds are youth who have completed grades K through 2. Their educational experiences are focused on fun and learning. All Cloverbud exhibitors earn the same multi-color ribbon for their efforts.
Regular 4-H members are youth who have completed grade 3 through one year past high school. Their learning is focused on mastery under the guidance of screened volunteer leaders.
Regular 4-H members earn white, red or blue ribbons and have an opportunity to earn Reserve and Grand Champion ribbons as well. Youth earning the highest achievements and meeting eligibility requirements may also qualify to advance to regional and state showcase experiences, including the Minnesota State Fair, Minnesota State 4-H Horse Show, State 4-H Dog Show and Northeast Livestock Show.
Those individuals who are not involved in 4-H can exhibit through the fair’s open class, showing their animals, arts and crafts, and other works.
The fair traditionally includes a parade. Businesses, individuals and musical groups participate in the Saturday activity, all done in celebration of the county.
A carnival featuring games and rides is always a huge hit, as are the grandstand events including tractor pulls and the ever-popular Red Neck Races. The Mora Civic Center is the site for musical groups that perform throughout the fair.
To learn more about the Kanabec County Fair, visit kanabecfair.com.
What’s up
in EDUCATION
What’s up in AREA SCHOOLS
When Kanabec County students returned to their schools in the fall of 2023, they saw a new and improved school building.
In Mora, the May 2020 residents in the district passed a school bond referendum allowing for the construction of a new high school that is on the same campus as the Mora Elementary School.
The $62 million, 152,000 square-foot building broke ground in May 2021. Emphasized in its construction are school safety, plenty of natural light, and upgrade vocational and science classrooms.
The final design of the new school reflects the city’s Scandinavian heritage. ICS and Wold Architects were charged
with bringing this vision to light. Designers explained the new school’s aesthetic includes a lot of large windows, high ceilings, naturally-toned wood paired with neutral, high contrast colors like charcoal gray.
The new high school design adds security features with entire wings of the building designed to be locked down. It adds flexibility for the school to open areas of the building for events in the evening or on weekends, while still being able to block off other areas.
The former high school was demolished in the fall of 2023 and the property will be sold. Concurrently, an auction was held to allow area residents and graduates of the school to purchase memorabilia and other items from the school.
Items that are being kept for posterity will be housed in one of the new high school’s three trophy cases.
At each step of its construction, the new school has met its building progress goals and has remained on budget.
In the Ogilvie School District, voters narrowly approved a school building bond for security and upgrades, and also for the school ventilation system.
Among the updates to infrastructure needed is the roof; one section of the original roof was leaking and needed to be replaced.
Improvements have been made to the track, and the swimming pool repairs are completed. Ventilation and dehumidifications are completed or being updated in the gyms, kitchen, cafeteria and commons.
One of the more important upgrades was to the building’s security systems and improvements to the entrances.
Both of these projects — the new Mora school and the updates to the Ogilvie school — demonstrate the commitment Kanabec County residents have to education.
EDUCATION
MORA SCHOOL DISTRICT, 332
MORA HIGH SCHOOL
118 9th Street
Mora, MN 55051
P: 320-679-6200 moraschools.org
MORA ELEMENTARY
200 9th Street
Mora, MN 55051
P: 320-679-6200
F: 320-679-6249
MORA ALC
118 9th Street
Mora, MN 55051
P: 320-679-6242
OGILVIE SCHOOL DISTRICT
OGILVIE HIGH SCHOOL
333 School Drive
Ogilvie, MN 56358
P: 320-272-5000
F: 320-272-5072
www.ogilvie.k12.mn.us
OGILVIE ELEMENTARY
333 School Drive
Ogilvie, MN 56358 Attendance: 320-272-5060
OGILVIE SECONDARY
333 School Drive
Ogilvie, MN 56358 Attendance: 320-272-5060
KANABEC COUNTY
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
DOLLARS FOR SCHOLARS mora.dollarsforscholars.org Cambridge-Isanti Dollars for Scholars ci.dollarsforscholars.org
MILACA SCHOLARSHIP milaca.dollarsforscholars.org
OGILVIE SCHOLARSHIP
CSF of Ogilvie Dollars for Scholars ogilvie.dollarsforscholars.org
MORA EDUCATION FOUNDATION www.moraeducationfoundation.org
AREA COLLEGES
ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1355 Highway 10 W. Anoka, MN 55303 Phone: 763-433-1100 anokatech.edu
ANOKA RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Information: 763-433-1100 anokaramsey.edu
Cambridge Campus: 300 Spirit River Dr. S. Cambridge, MN 55008-5704 Coon Rapids Campus 11200 Mississippi Blvd. NW Coon Rapids, MN 55433-3470
PINE TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE
900 Fourth St. SE., Pine City, MN 55063 320-629-5100 pine.edu
RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
226 Park Ave. S. St. Cloud, MN 56301-3713 320-251-5600 rasmussen.edu
ST. CLOUD TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1540 Northway Dr. St. Cloud, MN 56303 320-308-5000/800-222-1009 sctcc.edu
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY Campus address 720 4th Ave. S. St. Cloud, MN 56301-4498 320-308-0121 stcloudstate.edu
UNIVERSITY OF MN
DULUTH CAMPUS
1049 University Dr., Duluth, MN 55812 Voice: 218-726-8000
What’s up
at the MORA AQUATIC CENTER
The Mora Aquatic Center is a city-owned outdoor pool complex that features one full-depth pool with two flume slides and one drop slide a diving board, and a zero-depth pool with water features. The Mora Aquatic Center offers swim lessons and lifeguard training courses each summer, and the facility is open during the months of June, July and August.
Education
MECHANICAL SERVICES
Shirley’s Double J Cafe
Seating for up to 100 guests OPEN
PINE ROOM BANQUET CENTER
C. Norby
What’s up KANABEC COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL
The Kanabec County Veterans Memorial, featuring the names of local soldiers who were killed in the line of duty and the names of honored veterans, is a new addition to the area. Because of the mild 2023-2024 winter, much of the construction is already completed on the 40-by-80-foot building, under the project management of Nordenstrom Custom Builders. Much of the work on the building has been completed by area veterans who volunteered their time and talents to get the building up.
The Lee Goldsmith American Legion Post No. 201 and Ogilvie American Legion Post 640 unveiled designs for the memorial in December 2022, which is located at 203 Barker Street in Mora, just north of the Post Office. The building will house static displays; space for the American Legion, Boy Scouts and others to meet. The rendering also shows the memorial on the outside plaza,
which includes the Walls of Honor, black granite bricks that reflect the names of all military veterans in Kanabec County and elsewhere. The central Wall of Honor, showing the 34 names of military personnel from Kanabec County who were killed in action in World War I, World War II, the Korean Conflict and Vietnam has been installed. A statue in front of this wall was commissioned and completed by an artist in Colorado. It depicts a soldier kneeling and touching this memorial to the fallen. Four accompanying Walls of Honor with names of veterans have been installed on the grounds.
Veterans included in the memorial do not have to hale from Kanabec County. Each 6-by-12-inch block displays the name and service information of one veteran; the bricks each cost $300. The black granite looks similar to that used in the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C.
The United States flag stands at attention at the memorial on a 55-foot flagpole, with the flags of each of the six military branches — the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marine Corps and Space Force — on either of its sides.
The statue “Silent Battle,” for which veteran Brian Zimmerman posed, will be moved from Mora City Hall to the static display inside the memorial. The sculpture portrays a grieving soldier holding the dog tags of one of his fallen peers; its intent is to show the struggle of military personnel and to raise awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. Zimmerman lost his battle with PTSD in August 2021.
The committee planning the memorial has spent much of the last few years raising money for the building and the other displays. A GoFundMe is in place to garner more funds at gofundme.com/f/kanabec-county-veterans-memorial-building.
Veterans or friends and family members of veterans who would like to purchase a brick for display on the memorial can contact County Veterans Services Officer Erica Bliss at erica.bliss@co.kanabec.mn.us. More information can also be found at www.facebook.com/KanabecCountyVeteransMN.
As a 501c(19) organization, the American Legion can accept tax-deductible charitable contributions for individuals and organizations who want to donate to the memorial.
THEATER, SPORTS & RECREATION
ARTS / CULTURAL
PARADISE COMMUNITY THEATRE
The community-owned, not-for-profit Paradise Community Theatre Association provides arts and entertainment, such as movies, stage productions, concerts, meetings and seminars at a reasonable cost to the citizens of Kanabec County and the surrounding area.
The Paradise Theatre is available for rental for special events such as birthday parties, school functions, live music, stage performances, and other private celebrations. Bring your home videos on DVD to be played on the big screen during your special event.
Call for rates. Rental of theater space with capacity to seat 300 guests, table set up and theater staff assistance as needed.
237 Union St. S., Mora, MN 55051 320-679-3964 moratheater.com paradise.mora@gmail.com
STATE FORESTS
www.dnr.state.mn.us/forests
SNAKE RIVER STATE FOREST
Located in the northeastern corner of Kanabec County. Snake River State Forest is largely undeveloped. The best access to the state forest is via the Snake River State Water Trail and hunting/ walking trails.
RUM RIVER STATE FOREST
Located in western Kanabec and northern Mille Lacs counties. This state forest is broken into three areas. The largest area of the forest located between State Highway 47 and U.S. 169 just south of Mille Lacs WMA. The second area is located just west of Onamia and south of Kathio State Park and the third is located between Highway 169 and Morrison County, north of Four Brook WMA.
For more information on forests 460 West Maple Ave. Mora, MN 320-679-3683
LAKES AND RIVERS
The Snake River, Ann River and Knife River are all popular destinations in Kanabec County.
Camping and lake access are available at Ann Lake, Knife Lake, Fish Lake, Lake Full of Fish and Quamba Lake. Swimming, fishing, boating, sailing, waterskiing in the spring and summer months as well as ice fishing, skating, cross country skiing and snowmobiling make these lakes and rivers the place to go.
PARKS/PICNIC AREAS
LIONS PARK / KIDS KINGDOM
Kids Kingdom offers a large wooden playground, two shelter areas, as well as restroom facilities.
701 Union St. S. Mora, MN 55051
BELL TOWER PARK
Bell Tower Park offers a band shelter, picnic shelter, tennis courts, and playground.
200 Maple Ave. W Mora, MN 55051
Located next to East Central Regional Library.
KEYSTONE PARK
Industrial Rd. North Picnic area, scenic views of Spring Lake and access to trail system
MORA DOG PARK
800 Forest Ave. W Near The Kanabec History Center
OLE PARK
Located on Highway 65 north of stop lights.
KANABEC HISTORY CENTER
Offers picnic areas as well as walking trails.
805 Forest Ave. W. Mora, MN 55051
TOWER PARK
Offers picnic area and features the historical Ogilvie Water Tower Anderson St., Ogilvie, MN
BOWLING LANES
VICTORY LANES BOWLING
1865 Frontage Rd. Mora, MN 55051 320-679-3000
GOLF COURSES
SPRING BROOK GOLF COURSE
Located just east of Mora. This golf course offers a beautiful 18-hole championship layout that can test the skills of even the most elite players. The front nine holes allow players ample room to hit the rolling fairways, but miss any of the elevated, well-bunkered greens and bogey or worse likely.
The back nine holes are literally cut out of the woods and lowlands of the property. Short and tight fairways force players to use every club in their bag. The slippery slopes of the back-side greens emphasize the importance of well-placed approach shots.
2276 200th Ave. P.O. Box 46 Mora, MN 320-679-2317 springbrookgc.com
PURPLE HAWK GOLF COURSE
The 18-hole “Purple Hawk” course at the Purple Hawk Country Club facility in Cambridge features 6,711 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72 .
36300 Hwy. 65 NE, P.O. 528 Cambridge, MN 55008 763-689-3800 www.purplehawk.com
GRANDY NINE GOLF COURSE
The nine-hole “Grandy Nine” course facility in Stanchfield features 5,424 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35.
1199 361st Ave. NE Stanchfield, MN 55080 763-689-1417 grandyninegolf.com
ICE SKATING
MORA CIVIC CENTER
ICE SKATING RINK
Indoor and outdoor rinks available.
701 Union St. S., Mora, MN 55051 320-679-2443 mayrasports.com
SKIING
VASALOPPET NORDIC CENTER
P.O. Box 22, Mora, MN 55051 800-368-6672 Fax: 320-679-4840 information@vasaloppet.us www.vasaloppet.us Vasaloppet USA, see page 30 for information
SWIMMING POOLS
THE MORA AQUATIC CENTER
Outdoor pool features one full-depth pool with two flume slides and one drop slide as well as a zero depth pool. A concession stand with a wide range of food and beverages is available. Open June - Aug.
Call for availability
611 Union St. S., Mora MN 55051 320-679-1750
City Hall at 320-679-1511 ci.mora.mn.us
OGILVIE HIGH SCHOOL POOL
Amenities: Showers, Locker Rooms
Activities Offered: Lap Swimming, open swim and swim lessons
333 School Dr., Ogilvie, MN, 56358 320- 272-5003 commed@ogilvie.k12.mn.us
TENNIS COURTS
MORA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & BELL TOWER PARK
200 9th St. E., Mora, MN 55051 and 220 Maple Ave W
READING
EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL LIBRARY
The library features a wide selection of books, large print books, e-books, videos, reference materials, CDs, audio books and other resources.
The Mora Public Library holds preschool story time every Saturday morning at
10 am. Story time is a great way to meet other children and increase children's listening and vocabulary skills.
M-W-Th Hours 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tu & Fri 10:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sat 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
200 Maple Ave. W. Mora, MN 55051
mora@ecrlib.org
320-679-2642
KANABEC PUBLICATIONS
The Kanabec County Times community newspaper is delivered Thursdays to subscribers.
The Advertiser shopper is distributed to 8,475 homes every week between Friday afternoon and Sunday morning. The Advertiser is a free publication. Kanabec Publications also provides printing and copying services.
107 Park St. S., Mora, MN 55051
320-679-2661
Fax: 320-679-2663
• Publisher: Jeff Andres jeff@northstarmedia.net
• Editor: Hope Murray 320-225-5128 editor@moraminn.com
ARTS
THE EAST CENTRAL REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL (ECRAC)
Supports the arts and life enhancing values they afford to Kanabec County residents, in addition to residents of Chisago, Isanti, Mille Lacs and Pine counties. Contact the ECRAC at 320-591-703 or info@ecrac.org to learn more about the grant programs and special initiatives available to artists and arts organizations. The following arts organizations are located in Kanabec County, MN:
• Kanabec County Agricultural Society (aka the Fair Board)
• Kanabec County Art Association
• Many Faces of Vasaloppet
• Mora Music in the Park (Summer Concert Series) 210 Maple Avenue W, Mora, MN 55051
• Northern Exposures Photography Club
• Paradise Theatre
237 Union Street South Mora, MN 55051
CULTURE/ATTRACTIONS
The following organizations and attractions are located in Kanabec County, MN:
• Ann River Winery - 1999 180th Ave, Mora, MN 55051
• BeerClub Brewing - 854 Forest Ave East, Mora, MN 55051
• Fish Lake Resort & Campground 674 Fish Lake Drive, Mora, MN 55051
• Kanabec History Center805 Forest Ave E, Mora, MN 55051
• Mora Area Farmers Market
500 Clark Street, Mora, MN 55051
• Ogilvie Museum
201 North Hill Ave, Ogilvie, MN 56358
• Ogilvie Raceway 1539 Hwy 23, Ogilvie, MN 56358
• Sapsucker Farms 2752 215th Ave, Mora, MN 55051
• Vasaloppet Nordic Center 400 9th St N, Mora, MN 55051 The Nordic Center offers over 15 km of groomed trails (5 km are lit for night skiing). The Center features a wax room, men’s and women’s changing rooms with saunas, and a small kitchen.
During the ski season the wax room, changing rooms and sauna are open everyday from 8am-9pm.
• Vasaloppet, USA
100 Union St, Mora, MN 55051
MORA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
MORA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
16 Lake St. N, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-5792 chamber@moramn.com
Mission: The Mora Area Chamber of Commerce is an organization of business and community members working together in support of its membership with an ongoing mission to create, promote and enhance a healthy business environment.
Vision: Providing leadership, resources and support necessary for business success, growth and viability, the Mora Area Chamber of Commerce exists to “help business succeed.”
In addition to supporting local businesses and the community, the chamber seeks to present the excellent prospects the Mora area offers to those looking for opportunities to relocate, add a location or enter into a new venture. The payback of very affordable real estate, a well-educated workforce, a strong community, solid values and an excellent work ethic are a tremendous asset to any businesses bottom line.
Located just north of the Twin Cities. The metro areas of Minneapolis/St. Paul and St. Cloud can be reached in less than an hour and Duluth in an hour and a half.
KANABEC HISTORY CENTER
KANABEC HISTORY CENTER
805 West Forest Ave., Mora, MN 55051 320-679-1665 center@kanabechistory.org www.kanabechistory.org Facebook: Kanabec History Center
Established in 1978 the Kanabec History Center hosts a variety of programs and exhibits throughout the year. Outdoor exhibits are open May through October, They include a 1950's caboose, 1904 Mora Fire Hall Replica, the historic Webster, Whittier and Coin School buildings.
The Kanabec History Center is situated on 37 acres along the Snake River with walking trails and picnic areas that are open to the public.
The Kanabec History Center offers many events throughout the year such as Museum Day. Watch for more information and dates in your local newspaper, or on facebook and our website.
The history center offers educational programs and workshops throughout the year. Old Tyme Country School is held every summer for three, one week sessions (the last two weeks in July and the first week in August) where children learn what country school was like in the 1920's. Children dress in costume, bring lunches and participate in lessons and games from that era.
The history center gift shop offers a selection of books, hand crafted items and souvenirs. The research library is available for genealogy research during history center hours.
The Kanabec History Center has one off-site building: the historic Grass Lake Church located on 133rd Street off of County Road 43 in Grass Lake Township. The building has been restored by the Friends of the Grass Lake Church, it is handicapped accessible and is used for programs. The Grass Lake Church, the Historic Coin School and the history center conference room are available for rent, including weddings, reunions and parties.
The Kanabec History Center is a nonprofit 501(c) (3)organization that is supported entirely through memberships and donations. Individual memberships are $35.00 and family memberships are $50.00. Family plus $60.00 Membership offers discounts on rent and events.
Open year round Wednesday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to noon May - October.
ONGOING MEETINGS:
The Kanabec History Center Board meets the second Friday of every month at 12:30 p.m.
Please call 320-679-1665 for a current list of ongoing meetings being held at the Kanebec History Center. Updated banquet room and outdoor space available for your event. Call for rates and availability. 320-679-1665
TRANSPORTATION
MORA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
City of Mora
2085 Mahogany St. S., Mora, MN 55051
Airport Manager: Joe Kohlgraf 320-679-1511
joe.kohlgraf@cityofmora.com
Owned and operated by the city, the airport features a 4,800 foot paved primary runway, paved parallel taxiway and a grass crosswind runway.
There are currently 17 hangars at the airport. Private hangar spaces are available. About 45 aircraft are based at the airport. Over 24,000 operations (take offs and landings) occur at the airport each year.
Services: The airport features a 24/7 unattended arrival/ departure building, self-service 100LL and Jet A fuel, tiedowns, and hangar space. Building sites for hangars and aviation-related businesses are available.
TIMBER TRAILS PUBLIC TRANSIT
Dispatch Contact Information: Local: 320-364-1350
Toll Free: (888) 217-5222
timbertrailstransit.com
timber.trails@co.kanabec.mn.us
Business Office 320-679-6334
Transit Director
Helen Pieper Office Number: 320-364-1351
Cell Phone: 320-515-0416
helen.pieper@co.kanabec.mn.us
The buses run M-F from about 7 a.m. until about 5 p.m. depending on the city. Saturdays in Mora, Ogilvie and Princeton.
Timber Trails Public Transit provides public transit bus service in Kanabec and Mille Lacs counties. Mora/Ogilvie, Milaca and Princeton areas have daily service. Northern Mille Lacs has weekly service.
Timber Trails routes are designed around the reservations that are made. Timber Trails’ buses pick up people where they live or work. When someone calls for a reservation they’ll be asked to allow a window of time for the bus to come.
The cost for a bus ride within the community one-way is $1.50 or $3.00 for a round trip.
Rides out of the community cost $2.50 one-way and $5.00 for a round trip. Same day rides cost 50 cents more each way.
KANABEC CAB
320-425-9324
Serving Kanabec, Pine and Isanti Counties
6 passenger vans will take you to: stores, work, doctors, casinos, bars weekly shuttle to Cambridge ATTABOYS’ TAXI
606 Hwy. 123 W., Sandstone MN 55072 320-245-5355
Participant in the Minnesota Safe Cab/Sober Cab Program; Ask your bartender for more information.
CABS, MINI-VANS AND CARS.
Service local and long distance. Serve the MPS/Duluth Airports and Bus Stations. Accept cash or credit cards. Medical rides for insurance.
Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 1a.m.
Sunday -Noon to 9 p.m.
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EV CHARGERS
Mora Municipal Utilities has installed two electric vehicle charging stations in the city of Mora. A DC fast charger is located in the parking lot of Coborn’s grocery store located at 710 Frankie Lane. Two level 2 chargers are located on NW Railroad Ave, by the Mora Klocka on Union Street in downtown Mora. There is a fee charged for usage of the chargers.
The DC fast chargers provide EV owners with a quick charge when they are traveling longer distances. The level 2 chargers provide a charging option for EV owners while they are shopping, dining or in town for other business.
What’s up
in MEDICAL
What’s up
at WELIA
Located in East Central Minnesota, Welia Health provides primary and specialty medical services to Kanabec and Pine counties residents. It is a critical access hospital and clinic system accredited by the Joint Commission.
THE BEGINNING
The opening day of Welia Health, initially called Kanabec Hospital, is illustrated in a unique story about the doors opening early for an unexpected arrival of a baby, James Michael. The hospital was scheduled to open in January of 1946, but on Christmas Eve in 1945, Mrs. Walton Regan gave birth to James Michael, and they became Kanabec Hospital’s first two patients.
HOW WE’VE GROWN
Throughout the decades, Kanabec Hospital has continuously expanded its facility and services. In 2003, Kanabec Hospital grew significantly through two major building projects, including moving the Mora Medical Clinic (then owned by Allina) to the hospital campus and adding a rehabilitation department and four-bay surgery department.
In 2011, Kanabec Hospital purchased three clinics from Allina Hospitals and Clinics (now Allina Health) located in Mora and surrounding cities, Pine City and Hinckley. Then it renamed the newly integrated system: FirstLight Health System.
In October 2015, due to new demand in healthcare services, the Pine City campus expanded its blueprint and services in diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation services, OB/GYN, orthopedics, sports medicine and urgency services.
In 2019, FirstLight Health System finished a two-year phased expansion project in Mora on its main campus. The construction project included the following:
• newly designed in-patient rooms.
• separate birth center.
• public dining area.
• an expanded rehabilitation department.
• community pharmacy.
• emergency department updates with improved helipad and ambulance access
• relocation of the off-campus Eye Care Center
• infrastructure accommodations for new technology and patient flow
• new centralized entrance to enhance security
The Mora campus has 23 licensed patient beds, a four-bay surgery suite, a 24-hour emergency department, EMT/Paramedic-staffed ambulance service and a birth center, among other services.
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Amid the large expansion project in 2019, FirstLight Health System was renamed Welia Health.
WELCOME TO WELIA HEALTH
Welia Health delivers the personalized care expected in smaller communities but with the technology and specialty care commonly associated with large urban centers.
Welia Health’s main campus is in Mora, with satellite campuses in Pine City and Hinckley. Pine City clinic offers primary and specialty care, urgency services and a community pharmacy, while Hinckley clinic offers primary and specialty care.
Welia Health employs over 600 employees, including family practice providers, specialists, pharmacists, nurses, lab, radiology and rehabilitation service professionals and administrative personnel.
Passionate for its commitment to developing the next generation of rural medical providers, Welia Health is a teaching site for Rural Physician Associate Program (RPAP) students and precepts Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (CNP) students. Its pharmacists serve as adjunct faculty for the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy. In addition, it welcomes students for clinical educational experiences in the medical assistants (certified), nursing, laboratory, radiology, rehabilitation services, health information and nurse anesthetist programs. Local high school students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare have opportunities to learn in medical career exploration classes strongly supported by Welia Health.
COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITIES
As part of our mission, Welia Health is committed to supporting and improving the communities health by contributing and volunteering at events, including the Pine City Farmer’s Market, Vasaloppet, National Walk to School Day and offering free sports physicals to local athletes.
In spring 2017, Welia Health and Mora Public Schools announced they would jointly build Kanabec County’s first year-round community wellness center. The multi-million-dollar project, half funded by Welia Health, created a two-story, 52,000-square-foot wellness center attached to the Mora Elementary School, located less than a
mile from the main campus. The center includes:
• a community fitness room
• athletic training room
• Staff offices
• exam rooms
• full locker room with showers
• 200-meter track
• separate elevated walking track, also a 200-meter length
• lower-level multipurpose space that accommodates basketball/volleyball/tennis courts and more
The space offers fitness classes, wellness programs, educational opportunities and athletic training services.
Welia Health’s commitment to excellent care is in our name -
• wellness focused
• engaged communities
• leading change
• innovative care
• always welcoming
We aspire to provide the highest standards of care and differentiate our services through a patientfocused organization that offers compassionate care while supporting health and wellness through outreach. After all, we aim to help our neighbors live life well.
LOCAL AND REGIONAL HEALTH CARE
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
CHIROPRACTIC & MASSAGE THERAPY
FORE CHIROPRACTIC & WELLNESS
20 Union Street North Mora, MN 55051-1581
320-679-8996 forechiro.com
VAAGENES CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
119 Lake St. S, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-5800
COUNSELING
KANABEC COUNTY
• Family Services
• Social Services
905 Forest Ave. E, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-6350
LEGACY COUNSELING SERVICES
900 Old Farm Rd. Mora, MN 55051
320-679-2438
LOVE THE JOURNEY
COUNSELING CENTER
23 Pine St. N., Mora, MN 55051
320-679-6964
MANES FOR CHANGE
1884 Mahogany St. Mora, MN 55051
320-364-3256
MORA PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PLLC
Dr. Harlan Gilbertson, LP 630 Union St. S, Mora, MN 55051 612-390-8269
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AGENCY (TSA)
320-629-7600 (greater MN area) 651-224-4114 (Twin Cities area)
DENTISTS
NORTHBOUND DENTAL
MATTHEW BOROWICZ
206 Hill Ave. N, Ogilvie, MN 56358
320-272-4450
MORA DENTAL CENTER
General & Cosmetic Dentistry
547 Union St. S, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-2147
DR. JAMES M WILLIAMS
Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
620 Union St. S, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-3073
HAASKEN DENTAL
Bryce W Haasken DDS
Bruce N Haasken, DDS 130 Forest Ave. E, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-1010
LAKE STREET FAMILY DENTAL
119 Lake St. S, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-2435
NEMETH ORTHODONTICS
Kanabec County Courthouse 18 N Vine St., Mora, MN 55051 320-253-4981 nemethortho.com
OPTOMETRISTS
WELIA -Eye Center 301 Highway 65 South, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-2020
TREATMENT/RECOVERY
CHANGING GAITS
Faith Based Sober Living 27274 Monument Rd., Brook Park, MN 55007 320-438-4001
RECOVERING HOPE TREATMENT CENTER
Provides treatment for drug and alcohol addiction. Outpatient Treatment. 2031 Rowland Road, Mora 844-314-4673 recoveringhope.life
TEEN FOCUS RECOVERY CENTER
Offers a co-ed chemical dependency treatment program for adults and adolescents.
209 Maple Ave. E, Mora, MN 55051 320-679-2003 teenfocusrecoverycenterllc.com
YOGA FOR SELF HEALING
Deb Newton yoga4selfhealing.com
• Outpatient Therapy for individuals, couples and families
• Faith based counseling upon request
• Medication Management
• Adult Rehabilitative Mental
Heath Services (ARMHS)
Mental Health Therapist/Clinical Trainee/Paid Internship (Master’s level)
Requirements:
• Licensed as a Mental Health Professional (LPCC, LMFT, LICSW, or LP)
• If unlicensed, must have completed a master’s or doctorate educational program in behavioral health and are in the process of pursuing LPCC, LMFT, LICSW, or LP licensure
• If in a Clinical Mater’s Program, we offer paid internships with supervision included by a stateapproved supervisor
Benefits & Compensation:
• Board-approved supervision for unlicensed clinicians
• Licensure fee reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Multiple compensation models to meet your specific needs
• Flexible scheduling options available, FT or PT
• PTO, Holiday, Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings, Retirement plan with matching contributions up to 3%, support staff & more
What’s up in KANABEC COUNTY CHURCHES
AREA CHURCHES
BROOK PARK
POMROY CHAPEL
2700 320th Ave, Brook Park 320-679-3925
BOCK
EMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH 1644 Church Ave, Bock 320-556-3303
BRAHAM
BRAHAM EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH
508 Broadway Ave N, Braham 320-396-2334
BRAHAM EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
905 Central Dr W, Braham 320-396-2755
ST. STEPHEN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH (MS SYNOD)
400 8th St. SE, Braham 320-396-3103
STS. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH
1050 Southview Ave, Braham 320-396-3105
SILOA LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA) 2607 405th Ave NW, Braham 320-396-3927
BRUNSWICK
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH BRUNSWICK (ELCA) 2088 Hwy 70, Mora 320-679-2015
GRASSTON
GRASSTON BAPTIST CHURCH 402 Oak St., Grasston 320-396-2645
HENRIETTE COMMUNITY CHURCH (FREE METHODIST) 21004 Hwy 107, Grasston 320-679-4875
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH
301 Oak St, Grasston 320-396-3925
OPEN ARMS CHURCH OF GOD
406 Pine St, Grasston
320-396-3373
HINCKLEY
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
550 1st St. NE, Hinckley 320-384-6167
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH 3295 Velvet St, Hinckley 320-384-6884
ISLE
HOLDEN LUTHERAN CHURCH
27987 150th St., Isle
320-592-3231
ISLE BAPTIST CHURCH
610 Isle St W, Isle
320-676-3171
ISLE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
2100 Oak St, Isle
320-676-8306
MCGRATH
CALVARY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
17680 200th Ave., McGrath
320-592-3581
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH OF MCGRATH (MISS. SYNOD)
105 Hwy 65 N, McGrath 320-592-3682
OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH Hwy 65, McGrath 218-927-6581
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
207 1st ST , McGrath 320-592-3231
MORA
CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
414 S Wood St, Mora 320-679-1706
EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH
536 Union St S, Mora 320-679-2530
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
551 Wood St S, Mora
320-679-1969
FRIENDSHIP CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
525 2nd St, Mora
320-679-1125
GENERATION CHURCH
300 Forest Ave E, Mora
320-679-1708
GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)
301 Forest Ave E, Mora 320-679-1062
HILLMAN BAPTIST CHURCH
2748 Jade St, Mora 320-679-1756
KINGDOM HALL OF JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES
1897 Commercial Pl, Mora 320-679-2644
LIVING HOPE CHURCH
East Hwy. 23 and north CR 11, Mora 320-679-2586
MORA ONE DEGREE CHURCH
551 S. Wood St., Mora 920-889-9408
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
201 Forest Ave E, Mora 320-679-1593
TRIO COMMUNITY CHURCH
111 E. Maple Ave., Mora 320-225-8746
TRUE VINE LUTHERAN CHURCH (AFLC)
130 Park St S, Mora 805-807-8336
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MORA
500 Clark St, Mora 320-679-2713
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH (MS. SYNOD)
401 Hwy 65 S, Mora 320-679-1094
OGILVIE
FISH LAKE CHAPEL
1602 Jade St, Ogilvie
320-384-8257
LEWIS LAKE
COVENANT CHURCH
1030 Grand St., Ogilvie 320-396-3293
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH
211 Hill Ave S, Ogilvie 612-806-9350
ST. KATHRYN'S
CATHOLIC CHURCH
318 S Hill Ave , P.O. Box 97, Ogilvie 320-679-1593
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (MS SYNOD)
301 Church Ave, Ogilvie 320-272-4352
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF OGILVIE
201 Bragg St W, Ogilvie 320-272-4255
Education
QUAMBA
QUAMBA BAPTIST CHURCH
26340 Whited Ave., Quamba 320-679-5365
STANCHFIELD
MAPLE RIDGE FREE CHURCH
801 401st Ave. NW, Stanchfield 320-396-2246
STANCHFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH
38850 Midway St., NE, Stanchfield 320-396-3391
WARMAN
WARMAN CHURCH
3242 Hwy 65, Warman 320-390-3440
All-day and Half-day classes
To Register or Ask Questions: 320-679-1094 • email zionlc.preschool@gmail.com or pick-up an information packet 8-noon at Zion Lutheran Church & Preschool, 401 Hwy 65 S., Mora.
You could be the one to make a difference in the life of a child in foster care.
Kanabec County is seeking foster parents for our child foster care program. Contact Family Services for more information or to schedule an orientation.
320-679-6350 | family.services@co.kanabec.mn.us
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2023-24
For more information on each event see sponsors website, check with the Mora Area Chamber of Commerce at 320-679-5792, moramn.com or check the Kanabec County Times for dates, times, locations or cancellations.
OCTOBER
4-5 Swedish Mile Trail Run – (vasaloppet.us)
3 Mora City Wide Garage Sales (Mora Lions)
Snake River Canoe Race (vasaloppet.us)
Mora Area Farmers Market – Saturdays through September in the Mora Methodist Church parking lot 8am-1pm
& 5 Gun Show at Mora Civic Center
Master Gardeners Spring Plant Sale
Town and Country Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
3 Mora Aquatic Center opens – daily 12:30 – 6:30 3 Majstang Festival – Celebration of the Summer Solstice along with the Dala Heritage Society Majstång Pole Raising - www.ci.mora.mn.us & www.moraminn.com
Music in the Park series – Thursday evenings throughout summer - www.ci.mora.mn.us
Old Tyme Country School – www.kanabechistorycenter.org
Mora Aquatic Center Family Fun Nightwww.ci.mora.mn.us 12-14 Ringler Stampede Rodeo – Brook Park, MN, Hwy 23.
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Stampede Rodeo – Brook Park, MN, Hwy 23.
Mora Aquatic Center Family Fun Night – 7pm-8:45pm
Mora Half Marathon and 5K – (RunSignUp.com)
Corn on the Curb Day – Ogilvie (when corn is ready)
12 Kanabec County Clean Up Day
26 Ringler House on Haunted Hill Final Scare Night
31 Halloween – Trick or treating, special events, Mora/Ogilvie and surrounding areas
TBD Ogilvie High School Fall Drama (ogilvie.k12.mn.us)
NOVEMBER
14 Mora Chamber Recognition Gala – (www.moramn.com)
17 Ski Swap and Sale – Nordic Center (moraskiclub.org)
30 Small Business Saturday
30 Dala Dazzle Parade – Santa comes to town, tree lighting, shopping
TBD Mora High School Fall Drama (moraschools.org)
DECEMBER
TBD St. Lucia Ceremony – Dala Heritage Society
TBD Mora High School Christmas Concert http://www.moraschools.org
TBD Kanabec History Center Christmas Bake Sale (1st & 2nd weekend in December)www.kanabechistory.org
TBD Ogilvie Santa Claus Day – Ogilvie Fire Department
TBD Breakfast with Santa – Mora Fire Department
TBD Dala Heritage Society Nut Sale Fundraiser
2025
JANUARY
12 Skijoring Races – (www.moraskiclub.org)
12 Fat Tire Bike Races – (www.moraskiclub.org)
25 Lanternloppet – (www.morskiclub.org)
25 Ann Lake Ice Fishing Contest
FEBRUARY
1 Moraloppet Ski Race benefitting the Tom Giese Skier Development Fund) – (vasaloppet.us)
8 & 9 Mora Vasaloppet Ski Race Weekend – (vasaloppet.us)
9 Mora Miniloppet Ski Race – (vasaloppet.us)
22 Rock A Thon Fundraiser – Kanabec History Center (www.kanabechistorycenter.org)
TBD Knife Lake Ice fishing Contest
MARCH
TBD Ogilvie High School Musical (ogilvie.k12.mn.us)
TBD Mora High School Musical (moraschools.org)
TBD Dala Heritage Society annual meeting
APRIL
TBD Mora High School Jazz Band Dinner
TBD Mora Area Chamber of Commerce Murder Mystery Dinner
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Recent shows available at www.yoursafemoneyshow.com
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As a leading provider of healthcare in East-Central Minnesota and Western Wisconsin, our hospital and clinics are known for our approach to care. It’s no secret what sets us apart: personalized attention , a wellness focus, and a deep sense of community. All these things are part of our mission to support and improve the health of the communities we serve and to help you live life well.
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