McGregor City Council meeting from June 7th
(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor City Council meeting from Tuesday, June 7th featured updates on the construction of the new fire hall, quotes for new equipment at the new lift stations, and culvert replacement. In our conversation with McGregor Mayor Dake Olson he talked about the update from Scott Turner on the construction of the…
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Jaques Art Center Annual Golf Tournament needs team information before tee-off on June 24th
(Aitkin, MN) — Double-digit days remain for individuals, groups, or businesses to sign to golf or sponsor the Jaques Art Center’s annual Golf Tournament at Crosswood Golf Course in Crosslake on June 24th starting with a 12pm shotgun start. Golf Tournament organizer Linda Causton mentioned the golf scramble is looking for a record number of…
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Road Weather Information Systems to be installed in central Minnesota
BAXTER, Minn. – Beginning June 13, motorists traveling in central Minnesota can expect short-term lane closures as Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) stations are installed at nine different locations, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. The new RWIS locations will be in Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Mille Lacs, Stearns and Todd counties, including: Highway 23…
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Crow Wing County Highway work scheduled for this week
(Brainerd, MN) — County maintenance crews will perform bridge and catch basin cleaning, on various roads,throughout the week.Maintenance crews may be working in the drive lane and on the shoulders simultaneously,creating the need to close one or more lanes of traffic. Signing, flaggers, or portable traffic lightswill control the traffic flow through these work areas.County…
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New Area Mental Health Support Group being offered by CRMC
(Crosby, MN) — People who need someone to talk to or listen are welcome to attend a new mental health support group, I.O.U. (Importance of Unimpaired), the last Monday of each month at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. The confidential, non-religious based support group type environment of the gatherings will allow those attending to share, learn,…
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Dr. Marie Nelson Joins Lakewood Health System Medical Staff
Staples, MN – June 10, 2022 — Marie Nelson, OB/GYN, is the newest member of the Lakewood Health System Women’s Health team. Originally from Brainerd, MN, Dr. Nelson received her undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and her medical degree from the University of Minnesota. She is a member of the American College of…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center names new COO
(Crosby, MN) — Lynn Severson of Merrifield will join the staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby on June 20 as Chief Operations Officer. She comes to CRMC from Essentia Health’s corporate office where she partnered with operations and supported service line development the past 27 years. As COO, Severson will be responsible for…
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