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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 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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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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–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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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages well owners, high-capacity water appropriators and water suppliers to apply for reimbursement of costs associated with the resolution of well interferences that occurred during the 2021 drought. As part of a relief package to address impacts of the 2021 drought, the Minnesota Legislature provided funding to the DNR…
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Deerwood Bank Vice President Mortgage Quality Control Manager Julie Mohs of Deerwood in January was appointed to Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Governing Board of Directors. Mohs has served Deerwood Bank in numerous positions since 1991, including Assistant Vice President, Real Estate Lender, Consumer Loan Officer, Real Estate Loan Officer, and Drive-up Teller/Bookkeeping. She also worked…
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Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson spoke on the 2nd annual Winter Wonderama set for February 11th from Aitkin City Park with snowshoeing, ice skating, and kids games with the Chili Cookoff from the Moose Lodge to follow: