Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Receives the 2023 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics
Crosby, MN, December 23—Cuyuna Regional Medical Center as been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that CRMC is in the top 10 percent of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics. “It’s truly an honor to receive…
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McGregor School Board meeting from December 19th
At the McGregor School Board meeting on Monday, the Board approved the promotion of Clara Pawlak and several hirings for Paraprofessionals and staff, discussed purchasing a live-stream package for sporting events, and got an update on the bus garage, which is set to open by the new year. Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gave an…
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Aitkin School Board Budget, Levy at December 19th meeting
The Aitkin School Board held the Truth in Taxation meeting during their regular monthly meeting on December 19th. Business Manager Heather Hipp described how the Levy is calculated for the school district: Among the other topics covered were setting the combined polling place, the Curriculum Review Committee update, and Board Member pay. The Aitkin School…
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New State Legislators meet Aitkin County Board
The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, December 20th for their regular meeting. They were able to meet the new State Legislators from the area. The group included District 7A Representative Spencer Igo, who had this to say about bringing business to the area: The meeting approved several things including the 2023 Interim Comprehensive…
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Holiday Hours for CRMC Physician Clinics
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s physician clinics in Crosby, Baxter, Breezy Point and Longville will be closed on Mondays, Dec. 26, and Jan. 2, in observation of the Christmas and New Year holidays. The Crosby Super One and Breezy Point clinics will also be closed on Saturdays, Dec. 24, and Dec. 31. Those needing medical care…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where a heavy layer of snow was piled on top of a marginal ice sheet. The heavy snow made for slushy conditions. Snowmobiling activity was also monitored as conditions improved dramatically. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking snowmobile activity on area trails. The snowstorm made a mess…
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Dispose of holiday greens and Christmas trees correctly to protect Minnesota’s trees and forests
St. Paul, MN: Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous hitchhikers. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs brought into Minnesota from other states. To protect our environment, the State of Minnesota is asking residents to properly dispose…
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USDA Rural Development Invests $3 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Rural Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec., 14, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced that the Department is investing $3 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people in Minnesota. “Rural businesses, ag producers and entrepreneurs provide many of the everyday essentials we depend on,” Landkamer said. “The…
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