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CRMC’s to hold fundraiser for Lakes Area United Way

As part of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s support of the Lakes Area United Way, employees will be selling slices of gourmet cheesecake and taking orders for holiday cakes on Tuesday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the hospital’s main entrance lobby. The UGLY Cheesecake Co. slices will be sold for $5 a…
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October 20, 2022 0

Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army 10-20-22

Captain Jeff Curran, Corps Officer with the Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army, describes the many things the Brainerd Lakes Salvation Army does for the area throughout the year and their busy holiday season ahead.


October 20, 2022 0

Breast Cancer III

In the final installment in our series on Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Tammy Carlsrud of Norman/Mahnomen Public Health talks about mammograms. Carlsrud says mammograms are vitally important for a woman’s health care. Carlsrud pointed out that many people stopped regular doctor visits because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  But it’s important for women to be checked…
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October 20, 2022 0

Aitkin County TZD Coordinator Amy Dotzler on October 20th Community Connection

Aitkin County TZD Coordinator Amy Dotzler gave us an update from the annual TZD Conference, their 2023 Enforcement Grant, and recent actions on the School Speed Zone and Pedestrian Saturations:


October 20, 2022 0

UMN Extension Hosting Land Rent Meetings in Polk & Norman County

McIntosh, MN. (10/1/2022)— Landlords, Farmers, Agri-Business Professionals should make plans to attend one of the informative meetings being held across Minnesota. These free meetings are being provided by the University of Minnesota Extension. Farmland rental rates are the largest input cost the farmer has. Determining a fair farm rent agreement is a challenge in today’s…
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October 20, 2022 0

12th Annual Girls Night & Day Out in Climax

Climax, MN — The guys have plenty of opportunities to go out and have their share of fun this time of year with various stags and deer camp gatherings. But this weekend it’s the ladies turn to have an evening out on the town. The 12th annual Girls Night & Day Out is set for…
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October 20, 2022 0

Wake the Lakes DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day

-Interesting, isn’t it, that the term”take out” refers to food, romantic dating, and assassination. -Are those who sneeze the most blessed? -Mielke wants to know why we “write down” (Let me write that down.) and “type up” (Hey, I’ll type that up for you)? -I wonder how many animals’ backs did we humans have to…
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October 20, 2022 0

Falls Hunger Coalitions Ashley Hall Talks with Timm Ringhofer

Ashely Hall joins Timm Ringhofer on Lets Talk About It, to discuss the programs available to individuals struggling with hunger in the area. Ashley also talks about some new ideas that are being discussed.


October 19, 2022 0

Aitkin City Council meeting from Monday, October 17th

The Aitkin City Council meeting held their 2nd October meeting from the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library:


October 19, 2022 0