Aitkin County CARE on March 30th Community Connection
Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs gave a quick updated on the “Steering into the Skid” Dementia Seminar coming in April, and Marky and Mary Vukelich of “Seasons of Lyfe” Transitions spoke about the decluttering process before or after a loved one has passed away:
Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day”
–Our brains have been conditioned to think about a dog when Pavlov is mentioned. –One of the toughest things about being a pro golfer is probably signing golf balls. –The glass that the Kool-Aid man is made of seems to be stronger than most walls. –Coffee wakes you up faster if you spill some on…
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Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from March 28th
The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday in the Government Center Board Room.They approved Consent Agenda items including the purchase of 2 Pickups for the Land Department, a temporary liquor license, and donation to the Sentence to Serve program from Logan and Wealthwood Townships totaling $1,125.A request to upgrade the jail’s video conferencing rooms in order to…
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Riverwood Healthcare Therapy Services Cover Wide Range
Riverwood Healthcare offers a wide range of therapy options, from physical and occupational to help with recovery from injuries and illnesses. Physical Therapist Allie Sibbert described some of the care offered to the smallest patients: Another area of therapy deals with speech and regaining control after a neurological issue. Director of Ancillary Services Jill Sadlowsky explains: Clinics are…
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CRMC Pharmacy Director Named
Justin Richards of Pequot Lakes was recently promoted to Director of Pharmacy at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. In his new position, Richards will manage the overall operations of the Pharmacy Department. A Clinical Pharmacist at CRMC since June 2014, Richards was promoted to Clinical Pharmacist Lead in August 2022. He earned his Doctor…
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Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 Greater Minnesota teens affected by parental incarceration
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, six county jails and other partners have joined together in a pilot project designed to help children and incarcerated parents maintain family ties. Having an incarcerated parent can lead to an increased risk of illness, poor mental health, substance abuse and…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Man found dead after trying to start exotic pet business in own home”
Police in Pennsylvania were left rattled by a grim discovery they made at the home of a man they say was planning to start an exotic reptile business. Cops were notified of an unconscious man on the floor of his home and arrived to find him already dead. They were also shocked to discover more…
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