Brainerd Lakes Chamber 2-21-23
Sue Galligan, Events and Connections Manager at Brainerd Lakes Chamber, gets us up to date regarding the various events coming up, including the St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake on March 18th and the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo March 24th and 25th.
Riverwood Healthcare on February 21st Community Connection
Mitch Kline, Exercise Physiologist from Riverwood Healthcare, informed us on the benefits of diet and exercise during American Heart Health Month in February, what can be done to lower your risk of heart disease, and more information on a virtual seminar coming on February 24th:
Norman County FSA Provides Details on ERP & PARP Programs
Ada, MN — Signup is now available for two new USDA Farm Service Agency programs: Phase 2 of the Emergency Relief Program and Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program. James Kruize says the ERP Program is available for producers impacted by extreme weather conditions in 2020 and 2021 and the PARP program is for producers who lost…
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Perley Road Raise Project On Track for 2024
Perley, MN — All signs are pointing towards complete flood protection for the city of Perley as soon as next summer. The Wild Rice Watershed District has officially received grant approval from FEMA to complete the Highway 75 road raises through town. Without the grant, Perley residents would have had to wait for the Minnesota…
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Wake the Lakes Moron Lawbreaker for the Week: “Indiana man sets car on fire to deter car thieves”
An Indiana man, fed up with car thieves targeting his vehicle and the items inside, tried to teach them a lesson — by setting his own car on fire. 26-year-old Austin Bristoe was arrested and charged with arson for setting fire to his 1998 Buick. Police arrived at the scene to find Bristoe standing next…
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Crash leads to one taken to hospital in Cass County
(Becker Township, MN) — Snow and ice conditions on Highway 64 just north of Motley led to one vehicle leaving the roadway on February 20th. The Minnesota State Patrol reports a 2009 Nissan Altima was driving south on Highway 64 near 100th Street SW near Motley when it lost control and entered the ditch, striking…
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Two Injured in crash in Kanabec County
(Arthur Township, MN) — Two occupants in a 2021 Toyota Rav4 received non-life threatening injuries in a collision in Kanabec County on Saturday. The Minnesota State Patrol reports, shortly after 3pm on February 19th, the Toyota Rav4 was northbound on Harbor Street near Highway 23. At the same time, a 2013 Ford Edge was westbound…
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Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Warns of scams
(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang and the Sheriff’s Office have been getting reports of residents receiving calls from scammers claiming to be local law enforcement collecting money or gift cards to clear up warrants. Sheriff Klang notes that law enforcement will never call you to collect money to clear up a…
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Dinner and Music at Aitkin Moose Lodge this week
(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Moose Lodge and United Methodist Church are pairing up to have some winter fun and help Aitkin County Habitat for Humanity. The groups are hosting a lasagna dinner on Friday, February 24th from 4:30-6pm at the Aitkin Moose Lodge, located at 22 4th Street N in Aitkin. After dinner, stick…
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