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Dr. James Stokman, Fellowship-Trained Spine Specialist at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, recently became Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery. Board certification is an optional accreditation process that sets the standards for excellence in orthopaedic care. Physicians who obtain this certification demonstrate their commitment to providing excellent patient care in…
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Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium located at 23770 Forest Road on Monday, Sept. 19, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this drive-through, no-contact distribution,…
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As part of this year’s festive Fall events, the Northland Arboretum is holding a Scarecrow Contest for individuals, families, groups, and businesses to highlight their creativity during October. Spooky, comical, or traditional scarecrow creations will be displayed near the Arboretum’s Visitor Center all month long and will have a chance to win some amazing prizes.…
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Barden Heft of the Jaques Art Center gave an update on the current exhibition “Colors Fade to Black and White”, the annual Harvest Dinner on October 8th, and an upcoming Acrylic Painting Class on September 17th:
Bathrooms are always providing homeowners with unexpected problems like leaky faucets, stuffed toilets, and clogged drains — but wild coyotes? That’s a new one. A family in Ohio was shocked to find a coyote hiding out in their bathroom crouched behind the toilet. The terrified resident closed the door and called police. They believe the…
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A man is in custody in Florida after he was found driving a stolen van with dozens of cats. Deputies say they arrested Steven Martel after he failed to pay for a U-Haul for about a month. Upon further investigation, officials found out Martel, his wife, another 72-year-old woman, two dogs and 35 cats were…
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(Mora, MN) — During the “quiet month” of September, the Seven County Senior Federation is preparing for many questions and meetings concerning any changes or updates for Medicare Open Enrollment. In our monthly conversation with Federation Executive Director Lisa Krahn, she talked about the soon-to-be increased schedule for answering any questions the aging population may…
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(McGregor, MN) — In a Special Session from Monday, September 12th, the McGregor School Board received an update on the renovation project while touching on personnel matters from the High School Auditorium. Todd Richter of Nexus gave an update to the Board with the beginning of the school year and building renovations being slowed by supply needs.…
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Appointments are now available for updated (bivalent) boosters. Minnesota Department of Health will hold a booster clinic in the Safety Building at the Fairgrounds on 9/20 and at the Emily City Hall on 9/21. Pfizer bivalent boosters and primary series are available at both locations for people age 12 and older. Make an appointment today.…
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