Author: Devon Krueger

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Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. John Evenocheck  

Dr. John Evenocheck, a family medicine specialist, is excited to join the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Baxter Clinic.   “It seems Essentia really cares about its patients and providers,” said Dr. Evenocheck. “I am a big fan of its ability to do the best it can for patients and ensure providers have the tools to provide high-quality…
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October 4, 2022 0

MnDOT announces availability of $12.5 million for Greater Minnesota community project grants

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Minnesota communities, schools and their partners are invited to apply for funding on local projects that enhance transportation goals, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The $12.5 million in federal funding is available through the Transportation Alternatives program in Greater Minnesota (each region has a sub-targeted fund). This program offers a…
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Seven County Senior Federation’s Lisa Krahn talks Medicare, Open Enrollment on Community Connection

Lisa Krahn, Executive Director of the Seven County Senior Federation, talked about an upcoming Medicare presentation at Shamrock Town Hall to talk about changes for Medicare in 2023, the One More Time Stores, and their new website:


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Moron Lawbreaker of the Week: “Attempted Robbery Suspect Uses Finger As Gun In Hawaii”

(Honolulu, HI)  —  A man is behind bars in Hawaii on suspicion of trying to rob a dive shop with a so-called finger gun.  Security camera footage from Wednesday morning shows the man walk into the business with a handkerchief over his hand.  It appears he might have been holding a handgun, but Honolulu police…
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Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from September 27th

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their second regular meeting of September last week with review and adoption of the 2023 Preliminary Budget taking a majority of the time. During the meeting, the Board approved 2023 Legislative Priorities, donations to the Veterans Service Office and Search and Rescue, MCCU Repurchase Tax-Forfeited…
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October 3, 2022 0

McGregor School Board meeting from September 28th

(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board approved a new Dean of Students and got up-to-date progress on the School and Bus Garage Projects during their regular meeting from September 28th at the High School Library. The Board did give approval for a donation of $200 from the Round Lake Presbyterian Church Ladies Guild for…
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Flu Shot Clinics available at CRMC in October

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Clinic is holding an influenza vaccine clinic at its Crosby Super One location for people of all ages on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in October from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. An appointment is encouraged prior to arrival by calling 218-545-5350. Insurance is accepted; the cash cost is $30 per person.…
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October 3, 2022 0

Deer carcass movement restrictions in place in
14 deer permit areas 

Deer carcass movement restrictions are in place for 14 deer permit areas located in southeastern and north-central Minnesota and the south metro area. DPAs 604, 605, 643, 645, 646, 647, 648, 649, 655, 661 and 679 together form the Chronic Wasting Disease management zone. Hunters are not allowed to bring whole deer carcasses outside the…
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