Author: Devon Krueger

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Wake The Lakes Life Hack of the Week: “Life Hacks That’ll Make You Say, Huh, That Works???”

–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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January 9, 2023 0

Volunteer opportunity for Koochiching AARP Tax Aide

AARP Tax Aide in Koochiching County is seeking volunteers who are interested in helping with this impactful service. ElderCircle is seeking volunteers for each of the four positions described below (more information about each is attached). AARP Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation services to area residents, with a focus on the elderly and those with…
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January 8, 2023 0

First Baby of 2023 Born at Lakewood Health System

Staples, MN – January 6, 2023 — Twenty-twenty-three brings the celebration of birth for Courtney and Ryan Schrupp, Pine River, who welcomed their new baby girl, Riverly Michelle, into the world on January 1st, 2023. Riverly was born at 2:19 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 7 ounces, and measuring 22 inches. She is welcomed home by her…
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January 8, 2023 0

Crow Wing Energized launching new classes 

Crow Wing Energized is pleased to announce that we will be offering several classes that will start in January.  All of the classes are free, but registration is required, and class sizes are limited.   Lifestyle Change Classes: We offer Lifestyle Change Classes through the National Diabetes Prevention Program. Classes meet once a week for the first 16…
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January 8, 2023 0

Crosby-Ironton Schools at January 6th Community Connection

Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland returned to discuss the big debate of snow days and e-learning days and process along with it, Construction on Phase 4 this Summer, and Big Goals for the 2023 portion of the School Year:


January 6, 2023 0

Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office dealing with winter storm damage, recovery funds

The recent storms in Aitkin county caused over $1m in damaged, including power outages and downed trees. Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida explained how some of those expenses could be reimbursed: The damage assessment must be done within 30 days of the incident in order to file. Up to 75% of expenses related to storm clean-up and…
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January 6, 2023 0

Missing Aitkin Woman

The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help locating a missing Aitkin woman. A missing person alert from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension states that 55 year old Anne Wyatt was last seen Monday, Jan. 2, in Aitkin County. None of her friends or family have been in contact with her since. Her direction of travel and…
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January 6, 2023 0