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Lakes Area United Way Executive Jon Aga gave an update on non-profits set to apply for Partner Program Funding and a few events happening into the New Year; RSA Executive Director Shannon Wussow spoke on the Louise Seliski Shelter and Alex & Brandon Child Safety Center and how people can learn more about what services,…
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Crow Wing County has a new sheriff. Eric Klang was elected in November and was sworn in recently. He shared what local people-and Klang himself-think of his new position: This isn’t the first time Klang has been involved at the county level More of our conversation with newly elected Crow Wing county Sheriff Eric Klang is available on…
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The Ripple Center is bringing an old fashioned talent showback to Aitkin on January 21. Ripple center owner Christine Bright and event emcee Dave McMillian joined us to give some details. Bright shared the admission particulars: McMillian shared a family anecdote to make the point that almost anything is eligible: He elaborated on why this event…
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Home-Grown Local Radio lost one of our own last week. Robert Boyd Bremmer, known as Boyd, was an Aitkin resident, community booster, and a member of the KKIN family even after his retirement in 2010. Boyd, an Illinois native, and his wife Colleen made their home in Aitkin in 1971 after a brief stint in…
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Crow Wing Energized is pleased to share that Northern Pines Mental Health is offering safeTALK and Naloxone/Narcan training on January 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bay Lake Retreat Center in Deerwood. There is no cost to attend this workshop. safeTALK is designed for anyone in a helping role. The steps learned in safeTALK have…
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Staples, MN – January 6, 2023 — Two thousand twenty-three is a year for new beginnings as Lisa Bjerga, CPA, MBA, took over as president and chief executive officer (CEO) at Lakewood Health System on January 1, 2023. During her first week as president and CEO, Bjerga welcomed staff back after the new year by spending…
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Area seniors are invited to attend “Things to Consider When Choosing an Assisted Living Facility” at a free Cuyuna Area Connections Lunch and Learn seminar on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby. A panel of speakers will discuss topics related to choosing an assisted living facility.…
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–Use mayonnaise to remove water stains in wood from cups and glasses. –Boil your pasta in a shallow frying pan. It takes less water and it cooks faster. –Rubbing alcohol works fairly well to get paint off of clothes. Rubbing alcohol is also great for removing ink pen stains in fabric. –Crayons are flammable and…
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