Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies 
MINNEAPOLIS — For a limited time, the American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to help meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with a weakened immune system. At the same…
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The Spring Medallion Hunt: Week #1, Clue #5 for Friday, 3/11/22
On Day 5 you’ll need to talk to Scott, He has an assortment on his lot, But you’ll have to peek inside, The medallion will be found if you have a take a test ride!
Crow Wing Power Community Trust Seeking Applications for Impact Grant
Crow Wing Power Community Trust (Operation Round- Up) is seeking applications for its annual Impact Grant. The grant historically has been given to worthy applicants in amounts up to $12,000. The purpose of the Impact Grant is to give a boost to a unique project/program, organization or community to insure its success. The deadline to…
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Brainerd Public Schools Kindergarten Roundup Coming Up March 23
On behalf of the teachers and staff in each of our elementary schools, we excitedly invite members of the class of 2035 and their parents/ guardians to join us for Kindergarten Round- Up March 23 at Baxter, Garfield, Harrison, Lowell, Nisswa, and Riverside elementary schools. Kindergarten Round- Up is scheduled according to the child’s last…
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Essentia Health to host free webinar featuring ‘Dopesick’ author 
For the second time in three months, Essentia Health will host a virtual webinar about America’s opioid crisis featuring acclaimed journalist and author Beth Macy. The free webinar — titled “Dopesick: America’s Opioid Epidemic” — will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 18. Following her presentation, Macy will take questions from…
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Crow Wing County Board Meeting from 3-8-22
(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting of the month of March on Tuesday… The board heard a presentation from Administrative Services Director Debbie Erickson on the procedures regarding redistricting that come with the new census… The board also had a discussion on the possibility of a new trail…
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The Spring Medallion Hunt: Week #1, Clue #4 for Thursday, 3/10/22
We’re getting closer on Day 4, Before it’s new claim to fame, This place was known by, A different name