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We spoke with Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs recently. She shared some exciting opportunities for folks to get fit at any age, targeting specific goals: They have a class option that’s short-term, too: Jacobs mentioned a class specifically geared toward staying fit in later life, and expressed gratitude toward the class facilities: Jacobs…
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Seven County Senior Federation Executive Director Lisa Krahn returned to give an update on the ending of the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, looking ahead to changes to Medicare in 2023, and what other opportunities to change Medicare coverage off for those who have birthdays coming up:
(Brownsville, TX) — A Texas woman is under arrest after attempting to smuggle an endangered spider monkey in a box that she claimed held beer. The woman attempted to enter the U.S. from Mexico back in March, with officers noticing a wooden box with holes in her car. The woman said it was beer she…
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By statute, the opening date for Minnesota’s snowmobile trails is Dec. 1 but most of the state’s trails need more snow before they can be groomed for use, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Several conditions must be met before trails are groomed and safe: “It’s a big job for local volunteers and…
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small today announced that USDA is accepting grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program to help people in rural and tribal communities access remote education and health care resources. The DLT program helps fund real-time, interactive distance learning, and telemedicine services in rural and…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – Back by popular demand, the Minnesota Department of Transportation is pleased to once again invite the public to help name another round of eight snowplows – one for each MnDOT district in the state. Past winners include creative names like Betty Whiteout, Plowy McPlowFace, Ctrl Salt Delete, Snowbi Wan Kenobi and The Truck Formerly…
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–DIY Christmas Ornament Storage: Inexpensive felt is all you need to create this Christmas hack. To keep delicate ornaments from breaking, store them in boxes with individual felt wrappers. For the easiest Christmas decoration storage, fill slim boxes and top with another layer of felt. –Use Fir Trimmings Instead of Purchasing a Wreath: Don’t splurge…
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