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Aitkin County TZD Coordinator Amy Dotzler on October 20th Community Connection

Aitkin County TZD Coordinator Amy Dotzler gave us an update from the annual TZD Conference, their 2023 Enforcement Grant, and recent actions on the School Speed Zone and Pedestrian Saturations:


October 20, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day

-Interesting, isn’t it, that the term”take out” refers to food, romantic dating, and assassination. -Are those who sneeze the most blessed? -Mielke wants to know why we “write down” (Let me write that down.) and “type up” (Hey, I’ll type that up for you)? -I wonder how many animals’ backs did we humans have to…
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October 20, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Fishermen Face Felony Charges After Rigging Competition”

(Lake Erie, OH)  —  Two men are facing felony charges after rigging an Ohio fishing competition.  Earlier this month, Jake Runyan and Chase Cominsky appeared to win 30-grand at a fishing tournament, but it was soon revealed they had stuffed their catches with lead weights and frozen fish filets.  Now, a grand jury is charging…
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October 19, 2022 0

Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Texas neighborhood fed up with Edward Scissordhands”

Residents in one Fort Worth, Texas neighborhood say they’re getting fed up with the activities of somebody they’re calling “Edward Scissorhands.”  The unidentified man is trimming their trees in the middle of the night without their permission.  One resident has caught him on surveillance video around 3 a.m.  He’s reportedly trimmed about a dozen trees…
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October 19, 2022 0

City of Crosby Winter Parking Regulations go in effect November 1st

Winter Parking rules take effect on November 1st and go through March 31st in the City of Crosby. There will be no parking on city streets from 2 AM to 7 AM during that time. Please look below for full information regarding Winter Parking rules. Winter Parking Exemption forms can be picked up at the…
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October 18, 2022 0

Skillet Announced As The Rock Headliner At Lakes Jam In 2023

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominee and Billboard Music Award winner Skillet is making an unprecedented return as the rock headliner at the country and rock festival Lakes Jam in June 2023. Known as one of the best-selling rock bands in the country, Skillet has sold over 12 million albums worldwide. Their single, “Monster” from Awake is “one…
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October 18, 2022 0

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