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Release from Zone 2 First Responders of Crow Wing County and their Facebook page: Dear Friends & Neighbors: As 2022 comes towards an end, we’re asking for tax-deductible donations. Your donations will help us with needed medical equipment, operational funds, and training. It will also go towards the future purchasing of a dedicated response vehicle…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s physician clinics in Crosby, Baxter, Breezy Point, and Longville will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open regular hours on Friday, Nov. 25. Those needing medical care on the holiday may access CRMC’s Emergency Department. CRMC’s Super One Clinic is open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9…
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Last updated: 2022-11-01 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked small-game hunters, who were having better luck with the fallen leaves. Nice weather translated to increased angler activity and docks being moved. Deer-season complaints were investigated and various permits were issued. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time answering questions concerning the upcoming firearms deer season. Time was also…
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RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEER HUNTERS ASSOCIATION: We are proud to announce Jared Mazurek as the new Executive Director for the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA). Mazurek will be responsible for the leadership and management of MDHA in accordance with the strategic plan, Corporate Bylaws and MDHA’s mission of “working for tomorrow’s wildlife and hunter’s today.”…
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Appointments are available for free breast and cervical cancer screenings being offered at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Crosby Clinic on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. for uninsured and under-insured women age 40 years and older who meet income guidelines. At the event, eligible women will receive clinical breast examinations, mammograms, Pap tests,…
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For the first time since 2019, COVID-19 isn’t expected to significantly alter trick-or-treating this year. But, medical experts caution, there are still spooky considerations to keep in mind when celebrating Halloween. Stay safe by following these recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatrics: · Accompany young children on their pursuit of treats. If older children are going…
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The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee will meet from is 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. The meeting is hybrid — via online videoconference as well as in-person at at McQuoid’s Inn, 1325 State Highway 47, Isle. The agenda will include recent creel and other lake survey results, and a discussion on the state’s priorities when setting…
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Recreational use of off-highway vehicles will be restricted on some state forest trails and access routes during the upcoming firearms deer hunting season, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Vehicles affected by the restrictions include all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles and registered off-road vehicles, such as four-wheel drive trucks. At certain times of day…
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ST. PAUL, Minn., October 28, 2022 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced that the Department is provides $16.1 million to bring high-speed internet access to people living and working across rural Minnesota. Today’s investments provides a historic $65 billion to expand reliable, affordable, high-speed internet to all communities…
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In the early morning hours of November 8, 2022, North America will witness the last total lunar eclipse of the year. This amazing sky show will play out with Eastern, Atlantic and Newfoundland time zones seeing most of the event until moonset. The rest of North America will enjoy the late but spectacular show. This…
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