Brainerd Public Schools Update with Supt. Laine Larson
Outgoing Superintendent of Brainerd Public Schools joined us on the Wake the Lakes Morning Show to discuss her upcoming retirement and what’s coming up with Brainerd Schools. When asked about looking ahead to retirement, Larson said she doesn’t have the ‘senioritis’ version. Larson then went on to give the key dates for the upcoming graduation…
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Already booked up, CRMC’s ‘Driving for Hospice’ looks for prizes, donations for June 17th
Despite already being sold out after less than two months for teams to sign up, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s ‘Driving for Hospice’ annual Golf Tournament is still looking for interested parties to help raise funds for their non-profit Hospice program. In our conversation with CRMC Charitable Fund Coordinator Jennifer Podsiadly, the 18-hole, best ball scramble will…
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Motorists, farm equipment operators asked to safely share the road during spring planting season
Release from the Minnesota Department of Transportation: BAXTER, Minn. — Motorists traveling in Minnesota this spring should watch for large, slow-moving farm equipment and drive with caution, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crash data shows there were 374 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota since 2019, resulting in eight deaths and 133 injuries. Inattentive…
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Aitkin School Board meeting from Monday, May 16th
The Aitkin School Board held their regular meeting for the month of May.Aitkin Superintendent Dan Stifter spoke before the Board on adding 2 Teacher Workshop Days for the 2022-23 School Calendar. The Board did move to approve the addition of 2 Workshop Days. Superintendent Stifter also touched on the plans for an outdoor graduation ceremony. Discussions…
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Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent talks High School Graduation
After another whirlwind school year, Crosby-Ironton Schools will be graduating the High School Class of 2022 on Friday, June 3rd at 7pm from the Dave Galovich Gym. Returning to check in with the latest happening at the Crosby-Ironton School District, Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland (Skev-lend) detailed the year that has led to graduation day. Since becoming…
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Turkey Hunting continues until May 31st
Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final hunt period from Wednesday, May 18, through Tuesday, May 31. Hunters may also purchase a license for this time period. Archery-only and youth ages 17 and younger are allowed to hunt during any time period, including the…
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DEED Announces Main Street Revitalization Awards
Initiative Foundation Receives $4.5 Million to Support Six Central Minnesota CommunitiesLITTLE FALLS, MN—The Initiative Foundation has been awarded a $4.5 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)’s Main Street Economic Revitalization Program to support economic development projects in downtown areas and select corridors in Brainerd, Cold Spring, Little Falls, Long…
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