Local Radio
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Women are being reminded of the importance of checking themselves to catch breast cancer in its earliest stages. Tammy Carlsrud is with Norman/Mahnomen Public Health. Carlsrud goes on to talk about risk factors for breast cancer that aren’t within our control. Tomorrow, we’ll talk about risk factors for breast…
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ADA, MN—The Upper Reaches project on the Wild Rice River southeast of Ada is nearly completed. Tara Jenson with the Wild Rice Watershed District has this update. Jenson says the Watershed District has also been getting reports of beavers in ditches. You can reach the Wild Rice Watershed District at 218-784-5501.
Dr. Alisha Lindberg, physician and surgeon of Obstetrics and Gynecology, at Riverwood Healthcare spoke to use about her field of expertise, getting regular breast cancer screenings, and more:
A New York man’s trouser snakes have gotten him into big trouble with border police. 36-year-old Calvin Bautista of Queens, New York allegedly boarded a bus in Canada with three Burmese pythons stuffed into his pants and tried to carry them over the border into New York. But border patrol officers caught him and confiscated…
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Crow Wing County Veterans Service Officer Erik Flowers talks expansions and qualifications for the PACT Act for for Middle East veterans affected by burn pits and Vietnam-era veterans affected by Agent Orange:
Ashley King from Wild and Free Animal Rehabilitation spoke with us about what hey will be doing at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort’s annual Oktoberfest this weekend (October 21-22):
Halloween is about two weeks away. The annual appearance of kids in costumes is meant to be a fun night, but Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says Halloween can also be a dangerous night. Tadman has some Halloween safety reminders. Tadman also has Halloween safety reminders for drivers and homeowners. These safety reminders can help…
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Applications are now being accepted for the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Council (FSC) scholarship program. As part of Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union’s continued efforts to support students and their families in their financial education journey, we encourage those that qualify to apply for this scholarship opportunity available exclusively to Minnesota credit union members.…
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Registered Nurse Lacey Monnier of Crosby has joined Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Leadership Team as the Multi-Specialty Clinic Manager. She will manage operational, clinic, and business functions of the Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Hernia Specialists of Minnesota, Minnesota Reflux & Heartburn Center, Minnesota Center for Obstetrics & Gynecology, Urology, and visiting specialists. Monnier…
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