CRMC’s Pribbenow receives DAISY Award
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Licensed Practical Nurse Dena Pribbenow of Brainerd was recently honored with the organization’s DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses in recognition of her compassionate care of an elderly woman with a complex medical history. Colleagues of Pribbenow and the patient’s two daughters gathered in the Internal Medicine Clinic August 1 for a ceremony…
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DNR seeks input on proposed special fishing regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals. Each year, the DNR proposes new special fishing regulations that apply to individual waters and asks the public for input about the proposals. The regulations, if enacted, are reviewed on a regular basis. The DNR is considering experimental and…
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Johnny Holm to return to The Bridge for Manna for Malawi Benefit
The Johnny Holm Band will perform Sunday, August 14th at the 2022 Manna for Malawi benefit fundraiser at the Bridge Tavern north of Crosby. The event runs from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and chips will be served. A raffle for cash prizes, a mountain bike and a kayak and a silent auction…
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Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation’s Ashley King checks in the August 4th Community Connection
Ashley King from Wild & Free came in to update Community Connection on a successful Garrison Play days raffle, fun Racoon facts, Volunteer opportunities, and the change from the summer to the fall at their facility:
Aitkin City Council meeting from August 1st
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council meeting from Monday, August 1st reviewed intent to apply for funding for the Police Department roof, talks on the Aitkin Farmers Market and the Ripplesippi Music Fest from the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library. City Administrator Mike Skrbich reminded the Council…
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Aitkin County Care setting up many Dementia events for August
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Giving the proper outlet for Dementia caregivers to share their experiences with others like them will be one of a few opportunities for Aitkin County CARE to show the importance and bring more information to the crippling disease. In our monthly chat with Aitkin County CARE Executive…
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Business Highway 371 closes as work resumes in south Brainerd Aug. 8
BAXTER, Minn. –Business Highway 371 will close and detour from south of Greenwood Street to Buffalo Hills Lane/Industrial Park Road in Brainerd as roadwork resumes on Monday, Aug. 8. Motorists to follow a signed detour along Highway 371 to Highway 210 Baxter back to Business Highway 371/S Sixth Street in Brainerd. Here’s what to expect within the work…
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