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Four Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Technicians today received the first Toby Rowan Memorial Scholarships to pursue their Paramedic Licensure. EMTs Tanya Eckhout of Garrison, Madison Hester of Deerwood, Kendra Kimball of Crosby, and Asha Roberts of Brainerd each received $1,000. The scholarship fund was established last year to honor Paramedic Toby Rowan of Fifty…
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County offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Fourth of July. County maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on CSAH 16, in Jenkins throughout the week. County maintenance crews will continue cleaning up trees and fixing washouts from June 20th’s storms. Maintenance crews may be working in the drive…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/1/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners second meeting of June heard an update on the upcoming Aitkin County Fair, reviewed an amendment to the first reading of the Solid Waste Ordinance among other topics covered Tuesday, June 28th from the Government Center Board Room. Following approval to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/1/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — Earlier this week, the Cuyuna Fire and Police Departments presented a pair of $1,000 checks as part of their Patch of the Month fundraisers. One Tuesday, June 28th, a check was presented to the Crosby-Ironton Special Education Program and teacher Brittany Barutt, and the other check was…
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BAXTER, Minn. – With July 4 falling on a long weekend and holiday celebrations throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges Independence Day weekend travelers to plan ahead, expect delays and enjoy a safe, steady pace by driving the speed limit – particularly while driving through work zones. More than 200 projects will be underway on…
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For the fourth consecutive year, Cuyuna Regional Medical Centerin Crosby was recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals for providing an outstanding patient experience. The distinction places CRMC among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for outstanding patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading marketplace that connects people with the right doctor and…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin herbicide applications on select state lands in the Aitkin Forestry administrative area to prepare sites for reforestation. Applications on two sites in Section 28 of Township 52, Range 25W will begin July 5th and continue through approximately July 22nd. Herbicides are used in select locations to reduce…
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BAXTER, Minn. – Brainerd Lakes travelers can expect overnight construction on Highway 371 from south of Gull Lake Dam Road (Crow Wing County Road 125) to north of Green Gables Road (County Road 126) on Tuesday evening, July 5, through late July. The night work is part of MnDOT’s safety and access improvement project that will…
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