Author: Devon Krueger

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RN Helstrom promoted at CRMC

Registered Nurse Cathline Helstrom of Staples was recently promoted to Executive Director of Quality, Learning, and Experience at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. In her new position, Helstrom will oversee CRMC’s Quality, Medical Staff Credentialing, and Education departments. She will assist in managing and directing special organization projects, be involved in strategic planning and organizational…
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December 11, 2022 0

Winter load increases to begin on highways in the north-central frost zone on Dec. 12

ST. PAUL, Minn. – MnDOT will begin winter load increases on unrestricted highways in the north-central frost zone at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, 2022. Winter load increases are already in effect in the north zone. Frost zones and restricted routes can be found on the MnDOT load limits map. Start and end dates and other…
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December 11, 2022 0

Riverwood Healthcare says ‘Protect yourself, others from seasonal illnesses’

This holiday season, seasonal illnesses are adding to the stress many people often feel this time of year. In addition to COVID-19, Influenza A and B, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and other respiratory illnesses are causing widespread illness in Minnesota and across the country. “These seasonal illnesses are peaking sooner, faster, and stronger than in…
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December 11, 2022 0

Vacant City Council for City of Baxter

RELEASE FROM CITY OF BAXTER: Council Member John Ward submitted his resignation to the Baxter city council due to his election to the Brainerd ISD 181 school board. On December 6, 2022, the Baxter city council accepted Mr. Ward’s resignation and declared a vacancy. The city council will be accepting applications through December 28, 2022,…
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December 11, 2022 0

Local Veterans join December 9th Community Connection

Carroll Janzen, Russ and Tom Philstrom give an update on the latest happening with local American Legions and VFW’s:


December 9, 2022 0

CRMC Social Worker Kim Olesen talks Tree of Love, Hospice Care

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Social Worker Kim Olesen joined the show to talk about the 38th annual Tree of Love to honor loved ones and area hospice patients, how people can donate to the non-profit group, and what all goes into hospice care:


December 8, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day” 

–You only technically have one birthday, the rest are just congratulations for surviving. (Hey, you’re STILL alive…way to go) –Being a truck driver for a company that transports eggs must be an extremely stressful job. –Eventually, when everyone’s car is fully autonomous, we are going to get charged money for our cars to get somewhere…
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December 8, 2022 0

Talon Metals has big goals for 2023 with production in sight for 2026

WE recently chatted with Talon Metals’ Jessica Johnson about the latest going on and we can expect from the Tamarack Nickel Project:


December 8, 2022 0