Author: Devon Krueger

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Vehicle through ice on Leech Lake

Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that on Friday, January 6th 2023 at 10:11 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a vehicle through the ice on Leech Lake near Horseshoe Bay Resort. Deputies responded and learned that a 2007 Dodge Ram Pickup with snowplow was operating on a plowed roadway on…
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January 11, 2023 0

Minnesotans fish free with kids Jan. 14-16

Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend is Saturday, Jan. 14, through Monday, Jan. 16. During the three-day weekend, any Minnesota resident can go ice fishing for free if fishing with a child 15 years old or younger. Minnesotans 15 years old or younger don’t need fishing licenses any time of the year. “Ice fishing is…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd Area)

District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2023-01-10 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked snowmobile, fishing and trapping activity this week. Trapping investigations are ongoing. Enforcement action was taken for no fishing license, no shelter tag, registration issues and a panfish overlimit on a special regulation lake. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports winter outdoor activities are…
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Jaques Art Center on January 11th Community Connection

Jaques Art Center’s Barden Heft gave an update on the All Jaques Exhibit running January-March and the Juried Art Show coming after, as well as upcoming art classes:


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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Philly Cop In Trouble For Not Keeping Pants On”

A Philadelphia cop is being sued for getting a little too comfortable around the police station.  Officer Jose Dones is named in a complaint filed by a fellow officer who claims the veteran cop liked to walk around the station in his boxer shorts like he was lounging around his house. Officer Kelly Neal claims…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Man Leaves Wife At Rest Stop In Thailand”

(Thailand)  —  A man is in hot water with his wife after leaving her at a rest stop in Thailand.  The 55-year-old man and his wife were driving through the night to the wife’s hometown for the holidays when the husband decided he needed to go to the restroom.  When he pulled over to do…
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January 11, 2023 0

C-I Superintendent talks Snow Days vs E-Learning Days Debate

The last few winter storms have cut off power to parts of the large district area of Crosby-Ironton Schools, which stretches from Emily to Mille Lacs. Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland discussed the on-going debate between snow days and e-learning days and the struggle of making up snow days:  Ultimately, it’s up to parents to make the call:  The full conversation with C-I…
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January 11, 2023 0

Minnesota Department of Health announces final offering of free COVID-19 tests

The Minnesota Department of Health today announced that four additional free at-home rapid tests are available to all Minnesota households through the state’s online ordering program. This will be the last chance for Minnesotans to get free tests before the program ends. Minnesotans will be able to order four tests per household. Order your free at-home…
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January 10, 2023 0

February Blood Drive at CRMC

The American Red Cross urgently needs help to replenish its low supply and meet the needs of patient care. Register now to donate at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in…
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January 10, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR’s newest conservation officers hit the field

They’ve taught the next generations of outdoor recreationists how to enjoy their sports safely and ethically; busted poachers; worked closely with conservation officers with decades of experience; and learned the ins and outs of natural resources law enforcement. Since they began training last spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 15 newest conservation officers have…
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