Tax Assistance at the Cambridge and Aitkin Libraries
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available for tax assistance at East Central Regional Library locations in Cambridge and Aitkin starting in February. At the Cambridge Public Library, assistance will be available each Saturday from Feb. 4 to April 15, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For an appointment, call 651-674-8658. Appointments will be held in…
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Lakes Jam’s Eryk Happajoki on January 23rd Community Connection
Lakes Jam Director of Partnership Eryk Haapajoki talks what is instore for the 10th anniversary of Lakes Jam, the lineups for Rock and Country Night, other fun and festivities, tickets, and much more:
Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce on January 23rd Community Connection
Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson chatted about the upcoming 2nd annual Winter Wonderama on Saturday, February 11th and looking ahead to a few events this spring:
Wake The Lakes “Lifehack for the Week”: Just Plain Amazing Hacks
–For cat owners: Wood pellets instead of cat litter. Around $7 for 40 lb bags. The pellets dissolve into sawdust after getting wet. There is no odor. Cleanup is easy and you’ll save money this way. –Unrolling aluminum foil way easier: Every box of foil has these handy roll-locks –To sew a button, scotch tape…
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Riverwood’s Dr. David Taylor says ‘second wind’ of Seasonal Illness still ahead
Riverwood Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Taylor shared some insights recently about the increases and impact of RSV and Influenza cases from the end of 2022 into the start of 2023, just as covid cases were beginning to wane. The non-word “tripledemic” may be trite and inaccurate, paraphrasing Dr Taylor, but it is true that three…
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Terri Foster Named as BLACF’s Next Executive Director
Brainerd, MN – The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation (BLACF), in partnership with CommunityGiving, is pleased to announce that Terri Foster has been chosen to serve as the new Executive Director of the organization. “As I take on this new position, I am excited to help staff, board members and volunteers continue to grow the…
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County Highway Maintenance Activities for the Week of January 23, 2023
County maintenance crews will perform snow removal operations along County State AidHighway (CSAH) 28 in Crosby & CSAH 59 in Riverton Monday, and on CSAH 48 in Baxter &CSAH 20 in Brainerd Tuesday and Wednesday. County maintenance crews will also be removing snow from various county guardrails andintersections throughout the county, throughout the week. County…
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