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Some researchers at the University of Michigan discovered that eating a single hotdog shortens your lifespan by 36 minutes. They also found that a portion of bacon costs you 26 minutes, a cheeseburger costs you about 9 minutes — and every soda you chug shortens your life by about 12 minutes. It’s not all bad…
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(Sao Paulo, Brazil) — A Brazilian man wound up in the hospital after giving himself a nose job. He showed up at a Sao Paulo emergency room where he was treated and referred to doctors who are trained to operate on noses. Local media reported the man tried the self-surgery after watching a YouTube video…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/10/22) (Mora, MN) — In our monthly update with the Seven County Senior Federation, talks about the Driver Discount Course to help individuals age 55 and older to save on their car insurance was one of many covered topics. Federation Executive Director Lisa Krahn mentioned in our conversation the full 8-hour…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/10/22) (Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz held their regular meeting Monday, August 8th with discussion taking place on City purchases and city alert system. In our update with Pierz Mayor Dave Fisher, the City of Pierz did approve a donation for the annual Oktoberfest event later this month. The…
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Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Friday, Aug. 19. This year, the three-day hunt will happen on Oct. 28-30 (Friday through Sunday, application code 668). A total of 2,500 permits will be made available. The bag limit is two and bonus permits may be used…
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Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Kathrine Leppert of Ironton has begun practicing at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Super One Clinic in Crosby. Leppert has over 16 years of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner with Matrix Medical Healthcare in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Health Partners in Lino Lakes and Bloomington; Minute Clinic in Minneapolis; and the VA Clinic…
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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, Aug. 15, 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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Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jon Aga talks participation at recent events of the Crow Wing County Fair and Llama Llama Read-o-Rama, upcoming events of Retro Drive-In Movie Night and the Chili Cookoff, and Campaign Season: