Author: Devon Krueger

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Dementia Professionals Seminar on November 3rd

“Non-Pharmacologic Approaches for Managing and Preventing Challenging Dementia Behavioral Symptoms” will be offered as a free Cuyuna Area Connections seminar Thursday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby for long-term care professionals and other healthcare providers. The seminar will be presented by Erin Bonitto of Gemini Consulting, a…
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October 18, 2022 0

Dr. Severson ranked First Locally by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Fellowship Trained Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Erik Severson, M.D., of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, was recently named a top orthopaedic surgery doctor by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. He is ranked first out of 12 providers in the area for repair of total knee joint arthroplasty and first out of eight…
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October 18, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

Last updated: 2022-10-17 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) took enforcement action this week for registration issues and no helmets on kids on ATVs. An investigation is ongoing regarding a shot-and-dumped bear in the Backus area. Information can be given anonymously by calling the TIP line (1-800-652-9093). CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) checked grouse hunters in the area.…
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October 18, 2022 0

Gull Lake Frozen Fore “Cartoon Weekend” Tickets are On Sale

NISSWA, MINN – Gull Lake Events’ will be hosting the Annual Gull Lake Frozen Fore Weekend from February 24th-26th, 2023. The weekend will include the charitable Frozen Flop on Friday night, the Frozen Fore Golf Event from 10am-6pm on Saturday, and the Food Fest tasting event on Sunday starting at 11:00am. Friday and Saturday night…
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October 18, 2022 0

Riverwood Healthcare’s Dr. Alisha Lindberg joins October 18th Community Connection

Dr. Alisha Lindberg, physician and surgeon of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at Riverwood Healthcare spoke to use about her field of expertise, getting regular breast cancer screenings, and more:


October 18, 2022 0

Wake The Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: ‘NY Man tries to sneak snakes in pants over U.S. Border’

A New York man’s trouser snakes have gotten him into big trouble with border police.  36-year-old Calvin Bautista of Queens, New York allegedly boarded a bus in Canada with three Burmese pythons stuffed into his pants and tried to carry them over the border into New York. But border patrol officers caught him and confiscated…
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October 18, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Veterans Services talks PACT Act expansion

Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer Erik Flowers talks expansions and qualifications for the PACT Act for for Middle East veterans affected by burn pits and Vietnam-era veterans affected by Agent Orange:


October 18, 2022 0

Wild and Free to be at Ruttger’s Oktoberfest this weekend

Ashley King from Wild and Free Animal Rehabilitation spoke with us about what hey will be doing at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort’s annual Oktoberfest this weekend (October 21-22):


October 18, 2022 0

$1,000 Scholarships Available for Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union Members

Applications are now being accepted for the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) scholarship program. As part of Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union’s continued efforts to support students and their families in their financial education journey, we encourage those that qualify to apply for this scholarship opportunity available exclusively to Minnesota credit union members.…
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October 17, 2022 0

New CRMC Clinic Manager

Registered Nurse Lacey Monnier of Crosby has joined Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Leadership Team as the Multi-Specialty Clinic Manager. She will manage operational, clinic, and business functions of the Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernia Specialists of Minnesota, Minnesota Reflux & Heartburn Center, Minnesota Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology, Urology, and visiting specialists. Monnier…
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