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On Sunday March 12th at 1:36 pm the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Department received a call of a six year old boy who had fallen though the ice. The location was next to a dock on a small lake, in an area that was normally used as an ice skating rink, but was covered with snow. The…
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Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jon Aga returned to give an update seminars coming to be part of their Vision Council for non-profit funding, initiatives for National Reading Month and Food Share Month with programs for Crow Wing County and the “Flavors of Community Drive” with Central Lakes College:
A Scottish man totally blew his shot at Father of the Year honors by “accidentally” robbing his own son at knifepoint at an ATM. The 45-year-old, whose name has not been released, was allegedly masked and gloved when he sneaked up on the 17-year-old victim, who’d just withdrawn ten pounds (roughly 12 bucks) from the…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anglers the upcoming deadline to remove ice shelters from lakes in the northern one-third of the state is quickly approaching. Heavy snow and slush in some areas means conditions on the ice might be challenging, so the DNR urges anglers to plan ahead to ensure they’re able to…
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Start off the spring season with a relaxing spa night beginning at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 30 at the McGregor Public Library. Enjoy making a bath bomb and bath salts to bring home. We’ll also be sharing our favorite relaxation tips and drinking tea. All materials will be provided. Spring Spa Night is recommended for…
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Staples, MN – March 10, 2023 — In its first full year of partnership with Twin Cities Orthopedics (TCO), Lakewood Health System experienced a nearly 30% increase in the number of orthopedic patients seen over the previous year. Lakewood originally partnered with TCO, sports medicine partner of the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, and St. Paul Saints, back…
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–If you’ve forgotten an acquaintance’s name, just ask them what their name is, and after they tell you, say “no, your last name.” Works like a charm and they never suspect a thing. –Whenever you accidentally set off your smoke alarm, give your pets a treat so they learn to come to you when there…
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Defensive Driver courses will be available for people aged 55 and older March 29th. Those taking the course are eligible for savings on their car insurance, says Lisa Krahn, Executive Director for the Seven County Senior Federation: The courses are a relatively small investment of time that can reap potentially large benefits: There are also four hour refresher…
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