Deerwood Summerfest on the August 11th Community Connection
Jim Mayne from Deerwood Civic & Commerce talks about the events, benefit concert, food, vendors, raffle, and more for Deerwood Summerfest August 12-13:
CRMC’s Dr. Jeffrey Klassen talks orthopedic care, surgery on August 11th Community Connection
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Fellowship-trained surgeon Jeffrey Klassen, M.D. talks about his orthopedic care in shoulder and elbow injuries, surgical options, physical therapy, and more:
Aitkin County Board meeting from August 9th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first August meeting Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room with Budget Presentations from Health and Human Services and General Government highlighting the majority of the meeting. Environmental Services Director Andrew Carlstrom began the meeting by presenting a Patriot…
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Northland Arboretum’s Firefly Festival to take flight Saturday
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Baxter, MN) — The Northland Arboretum in Baxter is venturing out with their first Firefly Festival this Saturday with live music, food, specialty cocktails, and beautiful surroundings on Saturday, August 13th. We recently caught up with Arboretum Executive Director Candice Zimmerman about this event that was inspired by a conversation…
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2022 Primary Election Results for Lakes Area
Links below courtesy of the MN Secretary of Station website: State Representative District 10A State Representative District 6B State Senator District 10 State Senator District 7 US Representative District 8 All Statewide Races – Governor/Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Signs Major Declaration for Minnesota
Release from FEMA: WASHINGTON — FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Minnesota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from May 29-30, 2022. The President’s action makes federal funding available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain…
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Weekly DNR Conservation Officer Reports
District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-08-09 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled the station for ATV activity and followed up on aquatic plant management violations. Guida, CO Vang, and CO Verkuilen assisted the local sheriff?s office in a search for a fleeing fugitive. The individual, who had a history with weapons, had numerous criminal…
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Wild rice season opens soon, but harvesters must ensure rice is ripe
As the Aug. 15 wild rice season opening date approaches, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds harvesters that rice stands must also be ripe before they may be legally harvested. Wild rice harvesters going out during the upcoming season will find variable conditions this year in many areas of Minnesota. “While we’ve heard reports…
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CRMC hosting Weight Loss Surgery Support Group on August 16th
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, Aug. 16, 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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Crossing Arts Alliance request Proposals, 2023 Solo & Group Exhibitions
(Brainerd, MN) — Crossing Arts is currently accepting submissions for solo and group exhibitions, as well as proposals for exhibits that specifically address diversity, inclusion, and equity. The deadline to apply is September 24, 2022. All artists living in the United States are encouraged to apply (a very strong and consistent body of work is…
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