Jaques Art Center on February 8th Community Connection
Barden Heft from the Jaques Art Center was back to give updates on the All-Jaques Exhibit currently running with Block Print Collection and annual Juried Art Show coming later this Spring:
Winter Wonderama is this Saturday in Aitkin
This Saturday will be the 2nd annual Winter Wonderama in Aitkin, with plenty of winter activities planned. Nearly all activities, which begin at 2pm, will take place at the Aitkin City Park. Ice skating, bonfires, s’mors kits, hot cocoa and hot dogs will all be available. Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson: The…
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CRMC’s Ladies Night Out
Area ladies are invited to join Cuyuna Regional Medical Center for “Female Desire 101: What’s the Latest,” an educational evening featuring a presentation by Obstetrician/Gynecologist Rachel Cady, M.D., on Thursday, Feb. 23, at Roundhouse Brewery Events Center in Nisswa. According to Dr. Cady, a wide range of illnesses, physical changes, and medications can cause a…
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DNR seeks comments on Duluth area fisheries management plans
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Wednesday, March 15, on fisheries management plans for several waters in Carlton and St. Louis counties. Fisheries management plans will be reviewed for the following waters in these counties: The DNR will use comments and suggestions from the public as it finalizes…
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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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