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The community is invited to Central Lakes College’s Cultural Thursday event, focusing on the observance of Ramadan, happening at noon on Thursday, March 2 in the Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. A livestream is available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB17xt8TaCE. Speaking will be John Emery, a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the middle east for a decade as…
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Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida was back on the show to talk winter weather playing factors in incidents in Aitkin County, Snowmobile safety, updates on ice fishing, and what’s happening at the Aitkin County Jail:
District 7A Representative Spencer Igo joined the program to give an update on a short week in St Paul due to the weather, legislation including Paid Family Leave and Gun Storage, and keeping tabs on local bonding projects:
(Brainerd, MN) — The time has come around once again to start filing your tax returns. The Lakes Area United Way has opened the opportunity to get hands on experience and save money for their efforts. LAUW Executive Director Jonathan Aga, in our recent conversation, says that these tax services allow households to keep more…
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In the recent Baxter City Council Meeting this past Tuesday, February 21st, Mayor Darrel Olson explains that Menards is moving forward with their expansion of customer parking, while adhering to the requirements of stormwater ponds: The next Baxter City Council Meeting will be Tuesday, March 7th. — Mayor Darrel Olson, in the latest Baxter City Council Meeting this…
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Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. In fact, more than 8,500 people in Minnesota died from heart disease in 2021. Scientific advances are key to fighting these conditions and improving outcomes. That’s one reason Essentia Health is proud to partner with the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program. Of…
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More than 3 million Minnesotans – seven out of 10 adults in the state – used one or more prescription drugs in 2021, according to an analysis by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). But with many drug prices growing much faster than the rate of inflation, there is an increasing risk of people rationing…
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CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked ice angling activity, including a local fishing contest. Several fish houses were being removed from the lakes due to the snow forecast and the season winding down. A lot of snowmobile riders were out despite icy conditions. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked snowmobiling and angling activity. Mille Lacs Lake was…
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Riverwood Healthcare Center has been recognized as a 2023 Top 100 Critical Access Hospital for the sixth time in 12 years. Compiled by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, this annual recognition program honors outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX™. Now in its…
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