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Lakes Area United Way Board Member Tyler Glynn recapped the annual Chili Cookoff and the unofficial start to Campaign Season, Kinship Partners’ Amy Gray chatted about their Lunch Buddies program starting soon and Coats for Kids event coming up on September 15th;
When applying for a job with the local sheriff’s office, one should make sure they are qualified for the job… and not be a fugitive from justice. 27-year-old Zyeama Johnson of New Jersey applied for a security guard job with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office. Officers conducted a routine background check and saw that she…
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LITTLE FALLS, MN—The Initiative Foundation announced today the award of $675,000 to 86 of Central Minnesota’s smallest businesses affected by the pandemic. The special grant program, supported by the Otto Bremer Trust, focused on businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans, and those located in smaller communities and rural areas. “These grants support businesses…
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Those considering weight loss surgery are invited to hear testimonials from people who had the procedure at a free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre- and post-surgical weight loss surgery patients are invited to come together to talk, share experiences and provide emotional support to one…
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East Central Regional Library (ECRL) was honored by the Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. on Monday, October 3 with the 2022 Spirit of Community Award! Lakes and Pines had this to say on award night: “ECRL is this year’s Spirit of Community Award winner for being an asset to the communities and individuals…
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Essentia Health is providing patients with the opportunity to get an up-close look at the latest advancements in joint-replacement technology. A joint-replacement seminar, highlighting available options, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Dunmire’s on the Lakes, located at 19090 Hwy. 371. Two physicians will be on hand to discuss Zimmer…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Fresh out of the Conversation Officer Academy Program and right into training in the field, Conservation Officer candidate Ben Ulrich (ull-rick) joined the Wake The Lakes Morning Show last week to chat on important topics related to deer feeding bans ahead of the firearms season at the beginning of November. Candidate Ulrich spoke about the…
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(Mora, MN) — With the change of the season to Autumn in full fruition, the Seven County Senior Federation put aside time to reward the volunteers that keep the One More Time thrift stores in Isle and Mora running during a busy time of year. In our monthly update with Seven County Senior Federation Executive…
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Aitkin HOPE (Healing Opportunity Provided Equally) Executive Director Megan Cummings talks October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, what services and opportunities they provide, and their Recognition and Appreciation Event at the Ripple Center in Aitkin on October 24th:
– Use whitening toothpaste: Some work better than others, but hydroxyapatite (HAp) toothpaste is the only whitening toothpaste that can basically whiten teeth from the inside out. It literally “fills in” the space in your enamel for a whiter, brighter appearance. – Switch to an electric toothbrush: Oscillating electric toothbrushes are generally the best for…
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