Aitkin Community Education providing Child Care Assistance through FFN Program
Aitkin Community Education received a Family, Friends and Neighbors grant through Northland Foundation to offer assistance to friends and family providing childcare in their homes. The grant allows Aitkin Community Ed to provide a monthly play and learn get-together for children and their caregivers. Aitkin Community Education Director Lara Parkin: Parkin further explained the purpose…
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Seven County Senior Federation on February 7th Community Connection
Lisa Krahn, Executive Director for the Seven County Senior Federation, joined us in studio to talk about her Medicare presentation at Shamrock Town Hall, what common questions are brought up at these group meetings, signing up for one-on-one meetings, and tax preparation services:
Wake The Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: “Canadian Woman Armed with Firecracker Wanted A Pizza”
A Canadian woman was arrested after going to some unbelievable lengths to get a pizza. Police in Winnipeg, Alberta say the 31-year-old walked into a restaurant holding a firecracker and demanded pizza. Workers refused to serve her and she responded by lighting the firecracker inside the restaurant. Luckily no one was hurt. But in the…
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DNR seeks comments on Grand Rapids area fisheries management plans
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Friday, March 17, on fisheries management plans for several lakes in the Grand Rapids area. Fisheries management plans will be reviewed for the following lakes in Itasca and western St. Louis counties: Ball Club, Balsam, Bluewater, Caribou, Coon-Sandwick, Dixon, Hart, Jay Gould…
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Dr. Bill Heegaard named president of Essentia Health’s East Market
Dr. Bill Heegaard has been named Essentia Health’s East Market president following the retirement of his predecessor, Dr. Jon Pryor. Essentia’s East Market covers much of northeastern Minnesota, stretching from Brainerd, Minnesota, to Ashland, Wisconsin. Dr. Heegaard currently serves as president of Essentia’s West Market, which includes a region from central North Dakota to northwestern…
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Aitkin County CARE in need of instructors for Exercise Classes
Aitkin County CARE Program Director Mike Eisenbraun may be retiring soon, but he’s still interested in the success of the program. There’s a particular need for one of the classes: Eisenbraun had a suggestion: Wondering how to sign up? Eisenbaum, again: The full conversation, which included more details on upcoming mobility classes from CARE and…
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Love is the Theme at Ripple Center and the February Concerts
Ripple Center in Aitkin has a fresh slate of entertainment for February. The theme of the month is “Love”. Each performer will have love songs included it their lineups. On February 17th, Andy Peterson Jazz, a jazz quartet, will perform. A special treat will be part of the evening. Owner Christine Bright: February 25 will feature…
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Wake The Lakes Life Hack for the Week: Relationship Hacks to Improve Your Life This Valentine’s Day
–Send one supportive text to your partner each day. It could ask “How did your big meeting go today?” or state “Just wanted to tell you I’m thinking of you while you’re in your interview!” Not only do these make your partner feel great, they encourage you to know what’s going on in each other’s…
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