Essentia Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System announce merger discussions
Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System announced today they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate how the two organizations might combine to form an integrated regional health system. Both organizations have complementary geographies and capabilities, which provides an opportunity to collectively enhance the level of care in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and North…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs Area)
District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-10-10 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked hunting activity that included trespassing complaints and reports of duck hunting during the split-season break. Aquatic invasive species were monitored as dock and lift removal was going strong. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking waterfowl and game hunters. Nuisance-animal complaints were…
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CRMC “Kaleidoscope” Cancer Fundraiser on October 13th Community Connection
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Charitable Fund Coordinator Jennifer Podsiadly and Oncology Care Coordinator Dustine Parks talk about the “Kaledioscope” Cancer Patient Fundraiser event on October 27th at the Ironton American Legion:
Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day”
–The temperature that encourages us to wear a jacket in the fall is also the temperature that encourages us to stop wearing them in the spring. –Runners spend a lot of time running just to run for the shortest amount of time possible. –50% of Canada is the letter ‘a’ –If “womb” is pronounced “woom”…
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Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from October 11th
(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, October 11th held their regular meeting from the Government Center Board Room to updates job description details and award Community Grants. Human Resources Director Bobbie Danielson presented a resolution to approve a Summer Camp Stipend for two employees. Commissioners also approved a update for…
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Crow Wing County Jail Tours this Saturday
(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County residents this Saturday can get an inside view of the Crow Wing County Jail without having to be arrested with special tours on October 15th. We chatted with Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Operations Lieutenant Chad Katzenberger about the Jail tours, which is a first time event. The purpose of…
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Wild and Free Animal Rehabilitation opens Bear Open
(Garrison, MN) — Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation recently wrapped up a long-standing Bear Pen project thanks to community support and the new residents are getting acclimated nicely. In our conversation with Wild and Free’s Ashley King, she mentioned the Bear Pen occupants being studied by the Department of Natural Resources. King also thanked members of the…
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Cuyuna Fire, Police launch Patch Fundraiser for Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation
Release from Cuyuna Police Department Facebook page: “The Cuyuna Police Department and Cuyuna Fire Department are proud to announce our August 2022 patch of the month. We apologize that the patch of the month program got a few months behind. This is our “animal themed” patch. All our proceeds are going to the Garrison Animal…
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Weekly DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)
CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) checked small-game and waterfowl hunters this week. Trespassing, nuisance-wildlife and licensing related calls were handled. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking anglers and small-game hunters throughout the week. Various violations were found and enforcement actions were taken. CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) and COC Ryan Christenson spent time patrolling ATV…
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