Aitkin Independent Age

Aitkin Independent Age The Independent Age serves all of Aitkin County with quality news, information and advertising. Publisher E.F. N. in Aitkin, Minn. The philosophy continues today.

YESTERDAY - TODAY - TOMORROW

For over 130 years, the Independent Age has had an eagle eye on the northland. The Age's first newspaper issue rolled off a hand-operated press press April 7, 1883. Barrett composed the news and ads from his office just a few doors north of the Age's current office on Minnesota Ave. Barrett didn't make big promises. In fact, he wrote, "Persons who promise too much are

often the least relied upon." He did declare one thing clearly, "The town (and county which included Aitkin, Cass, Itasca, and Koochiching) which gives it birth is one of the best in the state and believing in it and its brilliant future this paper will never cease to advocate its interests and to call the attention of the public to the generous advantages it offers for investment or business." The Age staff doesn't like to over-promise, but truly enjoys delivering as much or more than readers and advertisers expect. Aitkin County with its rich natural resources, forests and more than 300 lakes remains a destination for people from across the state. It seems everyone has a connection here. The secret to the Age's ability to survive and thrive is its relationship it has with its readers and advertisers. Media today measure success by the interactivity they have with readers. User-submitted content is a term demonstrating a media's interactive strength. The Age is fortunate to publish more user-submitted news, photos, letters to the editor, classified ads, digital and print display ads than any neighboring media. With print readers, aitkinage.com readers, Facebook fans and Twitter followers, readership has never been higher. However readers want to consume local news and ads, the Age will provide it. The staff thanks you, our loyal readers and advertising partners. We toast all of you as well as founder E.F. Barrett for a great yesterday - today - and tomorrow.

Jaques Art Center celebrates milestone anniversary …
10/08/2025

Jaques Art Center celebrates milestone anniversary …

It’s been 30 years and the Jaques Art Center in Aitkin still celebrates the artwork of its namesake as well as legions of artists in the region.

Well folks, I could start and end this week with this quote, "I just want our athletes and students to have something th...
10/08/2025

Well folks, I could start and end this week with this quote, "I just want our athletes and students to have something that a lot of schools don't, a rehab and preventative sports injury room."

Well folks, I could start and end this week with this quote, “I just want our athletes and students to have something that a lot of schools don’t, a rehab

10/08/2025

The Aitkin Fire Department held its annual open house tonight which included this demonstration... see more in the Oct. 15 Aitkin Age.

“We all have different reasons for joining. I had a couple of friends that were in it and they talked me into coming to ...
10/05/2025

“We all have different reasons for joining. I had a couple of friends that were in it and they talked me into coming to the meeting. And I joined and then those two friends moved, but in the meantime, a real bonus and I think all of us would agree, …

“We all have different reasons for joining. I had a couple of friends that were in it and they talked me into coming to the meeting. And I joined and

The former Backwoods Farm Supply is under new … old ownership. The original owners are back and they are bringing their ...
10/04/2025

The former Backwoods Farm Supply is under new … old ownership. The original owners are back and they are bringing their hearts and passion back to the business. “Same passion, fresh start,” said Donna Patnode.

The former Backwoods Farm Supply is under new … old ownership. The original owners are back and they are bringing their hearts and passion back to the business. “Same passion,

Gary Morin likes to tell the legend of grapes being brought to the U.S. in a boot … the tale told by many winemakers goe...
10/03/2025

Gary Morin likes to tell the legend of grapes being brought to the U.S. in a boot … the tale told by many winemakers goes something like this, “It’s illegal to take grapes out of Italy and illegal to bring anything into the United States … Well many…

Gary Morin likes to tell the legend of grapes being brought to the U.S. in a boot … the tale told by many winemakers goes something like this, “It’s illegal

Four 2026 Minnesota governor candidates made their way to Isle on Sept. 24 for the “Townhall Matchup” put on by Wagner T...
10/02/2025

Four 2026 Minnesota governor candidates made their way to Isle on Sept. 24 for the “Townhall Matchup” put on by Wagner Township Concerned Citizens as well as Central Minnesota Citizens for Liberty. Held at McQuoid’s Inn, the candidates had the chanc…

Four 2026 Minnesota governor candidates made their way to Isle on Sept. 24 for the “Townhall Matchup” put on by Wagner Township Concerned Citizens as well as Central Minnesota Citizens

Well folks, it’s Homecoming week at Aitkin High School and the festivities have already begun. This week though, let’s g...
10/01/2025

Well folks, it’s Homecoming week at Aitkin High School and the festivities have already begun. This week though, let’s go back to the first Homecoming that I remember and that would be the fall of 1961.

Well folks, it’s Homecoming week at Aitkin High School and the festivities have already begun. This week though, let’s go back to the first Homecoming that I remember and that

The Aitkin Women of Today will be holding its annual Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Although t...
09/28/2025

The Aitkin Women of Today will be holding its annual Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Although the event will still be held at the Aitkin City Park, most of the activities will be held indoors at the new field house (the old …

The Aitkin Women of Today will be holding its annual Pumpkin Patch on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Although the event will still be held at the Aitkin

Still sprinkling pixie dust and spreading joy and magic at 96 years old, Margaret Kerry-(Boeke’s) life is a testament to...
09/27/2025

Still sprinkling pixie dust and spreading joy and magic at 96 years old, Margaret Kerry-(Boeke’s) life is a testament to the power of passion and dedication. With a career spanning over nine decades, she has left an indelible mark on the entertainme…

Still sprinkling pixie dust and spreading joy and magic at 96 years old, Margaret Kerry-(Boeke’s) life is a testament to the power of passion and dedication. With a career spanning

Well folks, this past week I was reminded that it’s never too late to connect with a family member that you never knew y...
09/24/2025

Well folks, this past week I was reminded that it’s never too late to connect with a family member that you never knew you had. Thanks to a gravesite, some flowers and a lady named Gina I not only found out, but was able to meet a cousin that until …

Well folks, this past week I was reminded that it’s never too late to connect with a family member that you never knew you had. Thanks to a gravesite, some

The Aitkin Women of Today (AWT) awarded the Minnesota Women of Today (MNWT) CommUNITY award and the United States Women ...
09/23/2025

The Aitkin Women of Today (AWT) awarded the Minnesota Women of Today (MNWT) CommUNITY award and the United States Women of Today (USWT) Golden Star award to HOPE (Healing Opportunity Provided Equally).

The Aitkin Women of Today (AWT) awarded the Minnesota Women of Today (MNWT) CommUNITY award and the United States Women of Today (USWT) Golden Star award to HOPE (Healing Opportunity

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