Paul Marquart Talks New Cabinet Role as MN Commissioner of Revenue
St. Paul, MN — So much for retirement from politics. Paul Marquart is back at the Minnesota State Capitol but now in a different capacity. The veteran lawmaker from Dilworth was selected by Governor Walz to be the new Commissioner of Revenue. Commissioner Marquart joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program this past week to discuss his…
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Area Law Enforcement Officers React to Death of Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton
Mahnomen, MN — Following the death of Norman County Sheriff Jeremy Thornton, who passed away last week at the age of 53 after a short and intensive battle with pancreatic cancer, area law enforcement agencies are reaching out to show their support for their fellow officer. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says he can relate…
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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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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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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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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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