Author: Devon Krueger

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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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September 12, 2022 0

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:


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Wake The Lakes “Lifehack of the Week”: Ways to Use Q-tips That Don’t Involve Your Ears

They are explicitly not to be used for your ears (seriously—don’t clean your ears with them). Clean kitchen tools:  Waffle irons and similar appliances are challenging if you can’t run them through the dishwasher, and then there are can openers. Can openers are still an essential tool for modern life, and yet we can be…
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CRMC, Smiles for Jake hosting ‘My Ascension’ documentary, discussion at Mayberry Auditorium on Monday

(Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, local medical professionals and, mental health advocates are partnering together for host the ‘My Ascension’ documentary and Emma Benoit Monday night at 5:30pm from the Mayberry Auditorium at Crosby-Ironton High School. CRMC’s Jennifer Podsiadly spoke to R&J Broadcasting, Inc about the subject of the documentary and Emma Benoit’s journey. Podsiadly…
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September 11, 2022 0

CRMC Hormone Therapy Seminar on September 15th

“Hormone Therapy . . . Oh My! Taking Control of Symptoms” will be presented by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Obstetrician/Gynecologist Rachel Cady, M.D., as a free women’s health seminar on Thursday, Sept. 15, beginning at 6 p.m. in CRMC’s new Super One Clinic Conference Room. Those attending should use the Wellness Center entrance on the…
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September 11, 2022 0

USDA Announces Its Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement with Minnesota

St. Paul, MN: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with Minnesota under the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA). Through LFPA, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture seeks to purchase and distribute locally grown, produced, and processed food from underserved producers. “USDA…
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