Coping Skills to be topic for CRMC Cancer Support Group on September 15th
People who are newly diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment or post treatment, and their significant others are invited to hear Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Psychologist Kristin Furan present “Introduction to 10 Coping Tools” at CRMC’s Cancer Support Group on Thursday, Sept. 15, from 12 to 1 p.m. Those attending will learn and briefly practice coping tools…
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ATV Minnesota State Convention in Fifty Lakes talked about on September 13th Community Connection
ATV Minnesota State Director Perry May joined Community Connection talks about the State Convention September 16-18 in the Fifty Lakes area, why they chose the area, what to expect, and the work of the ATV Association of Minnesota:
Wake The Lakes “Moron Lawbreaker for the Week”: Florida Man Is Not Very Sharp
If you’re pulled over by police and you respond by pulling out a three-foot sword, you’re about to have a bad day. Cops in Tampa saw 34-year-old Randy Austerman in his car blocking a bike lane and approached him. He was sitting in his fully-reclined driver’s seat and as officers got close, he reached into…
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McGregor Schools finishing up renovations, looking and finding new staff
(McGregor, MN) — One full week into the school year, the McGregor School District is putting some finishing touches on longstanding projects and continuing to add their school faculty. In our monthly chat with Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson, the major school renovations from over the summer are nearing the tail end with some loose…
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DNR seeks input on Big Sandy Lake walleye regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on special walleye fishing regulations for Big Sandy Lake and connected waters in Aitkin County. The current regulation, in place since 2011, was implemented to improve catch rates of larger fish and to improve reproduction. The regulation is now due for review before a decision…
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DNR encourages deer hunters to make a plan for archery season
Minnesota’s archery deer season opens Saturday, Sept. 17, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is encouraging hunters to make a plan for the season by considering safety, hunting regulations, chronic wasting disease and steps they need to take to process their deer. “The start of fall is an exciting time for hunters who are…
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Lakes Area United Way on September 12th Community Connection
Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jonathan Aga joined Community Connection to talk about the annual Chili Cookoff on October 5th at Westgate Mall and the beginning of Campaign Season: