Essentia Health seeking volunteers in several areas
Essentia Health is seeking volunteers for several facilities in multiple areas. Volunteer opportunities range from spending time in medical units and clinic settings to helping patients navigate our facilities, stocking, working in the cafeteria and many more areas. To ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, volunteers must: · Commit to a regular…
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Golden Horizons Assisted Living on August 24th Community Connection
Sean Weimer and Robin Gerard of Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Aitkin talk about their Carnival Party on August 27th, a fundraisers for Aitkin Schools:
Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Man finds rare purple pearl in seafood dinner”
Scott Overland was enjoying dinner with his family at a seafood restaurant in Delaware when he made an amazing discovery. While enjoying an appetizer, Scott found a rare purple pearl inside one of the clams. At first, he thought it was a bead or a little piece of candy that the chef might have put…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Musicians and Composers Helping Automakers with Car Sounds”
Automakers are now working with musicians and composers to help with creating pleasing alert systems — as well as in-cabin chimes and tones. For example, world famous film composer Hans Zimmer was involved in scoring sounds for BMW’s Vision M Next car. And, Atlanta-based electronic musician Richard Devine was brought in to help make the…
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City of Pierz update with Mayor Dave Fisher
(Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz held their second August meeting Monday night with discussion taking place on holiday decorations, relief funding for the City Shop, and an upcoming workshop. In the meeting recap from Mayor Dave Fisher, he spoke about Planning & Zoning being proactive on permits and fines. The City of Pierz is…
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Trio to be inducted into BPA Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame
(Brainerd, MN) — Three Brainerd Public Schools Alums who have taken their education into the community and have made an impact will be honored with their induction into the Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame with a ceremony on September 23rd. We recently chatted with Hall of Fame Selection Committee member Sherry DeLaHunt about the Hall of…
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Riverwood, Dr. Austin Krohn to host virtual Concussion seminar on August 30th
(Aitkin, MN) — Learning the effects of a concussion, what causes, and how it can affect one’s life will be covered with a virtual seminar on Tuesday, August 30th with Riverwood Healthcare and family physician Dr. Austin Krohn. We recently chatted with Dr Krohn, who has orthopedics expertise, and spoke about what is a concussion. Dr.…
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Aitkin Health and Human Services meeting with Board of Commissioners from August 23rd
(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Health and Human Services Department presented their monthly updates with the Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning from the Government Center Board Room. The meeting started with Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs with the awarding of BRIC Grant Funding. Through many initiatives that are a part of BRIC…
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