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People who need someone to talk to or listen are welcome to attend a mental health support group, I.O.U. (Importance of Unimpaired Mental Health), on Monday, Sept. 26, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. The confidential, non-religious based support group type environment allows those attending to share, learn, inspire, and more regarding all concerns about mental…
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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, Sept. 20, 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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Christine Soxman of Merrifield will join the medical staff of Cuyuna Regional Hospital in Crosby in October as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner. She will focus on the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Soxman has served as a Registered Nurse for the last 25 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She comes to CRMC…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-09-12 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angling activity, including anglers participating in tournaments. Hunters were monitored, including youth waterfowl season participants. Verkuilen also addressed a littering complaint and assisted with CO Academy training. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) assisted on a firearms safety class in Pine County. ATV, litter,…
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Aitkin Public School’s Michelle Alcox-Larson, on behalf of Aitkin County TZD, spoke to use about School Bus Safety and Stop Arm Violations during the September 15th Community Connection:
–Adult peer pressure is hearing your neighbor mowing their lawn, so you decide you better mow, too. –Someone who says “I’ll be there in 6 minutes” will normally arrive before someone who says “I will be there in 5 minutes”. –If aliens do come to earth, we will have to explain why we made dozens…
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The Harlem Globetrotters are making their return to TV for the first time in more than 40 years. “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward” will be hosted by actor Craig Robinson and will showcase the players and the connections they have to local communities. Each episode will feature different team members interests and inspirations. Harlem Globetrotters…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday went into further detail on their 2023 Preliminary Budget and Legislative Priorities while hearing from various Departments on monthly updates. Following the Budget Presentation from the Land Department, Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers presented Community Grant Program awards for Board approval. The grant awards were approved…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Showcasing the culinary wonders of the Aitkin area is the highlight of the annual “Taste of Aitkin” held by the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce at the 40 Club Convention Center on October 6th. Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson gave an overview on one of her favorite events that the public is…
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CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked at the DNR Academy this week, assisting with force on force training. Recruits were evaluated on their response to an active shooter situation. Guida also fielded calls of illegal lakebed filing. The landowner was contacted, and Guida explained the laws regarding placing fill in the public lakebed. Fishing activity…
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