Arianna Daniel-Servants of Shelter-Let’s Talk About It-9/15/22
Arianna Daniel from Servants of Shelter talks about the recent acquisition for more housing in International Falls.
Weight Loss Support Group on September 20th
Those considering weight loss surgery are invited to hear testimonials from people who had the procedure at a free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre- and post-surgical weight loss surgery patients are invited to come together to talk, share experiences and provide emotional support to one…
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NP Joins CRMC’s Hospitalist Staff
Christine Soxman of Merrifield will join the medical staff of Cuyuna Regional Hospital in Crosby in October as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner. She will focus on the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Soxman has served as a Registered Nurse for the last 25 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She comes to CRMC…
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Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-09-12 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angling activity, including anglers participating in tournaments. Hunters were monitored, including youth waterfowl season participants. Verkuilen also addressed a littering complaint and assisted with CO Academy training. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) assisted on a firearms safety class in Pine County. ATV, litter,…
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Brainerd Public Schools-Homecoming 2022
Brainerd Public Schools Superintendent, Dr. Heidi Hahn, along with two student council members, President Gavin Hoelzel and Vice President Abby Benson, visited with the Wake the Lakes Morning Show regarding their Homecoming Week kicking off on September 19, 2022.
Aitkin TZD: School Bus Safety and Stop Arm Violations
Aitkin Public School’s Michelle Alcox-Larson, on behalf of Aitkin County TZD, spoke to use about School Bus Safety and Stop Arm Violations during the September 15th Community Connection:
Fertile City Council News & Notes from September 12th Meeting
Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 12th at Fertile City Hall. The council, which has been shorthanded for the last several months, swore in its newest councilmember. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says they welcomed Amanda Bosman, who recently filed to run for the seat in…
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BlueCross BlueShield Survey Indicates Seniors Feeling Better About their Health
Minnesota — A new survey from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota finds that the state’s seniors are feeling better about their health in 2022—and intend to take precautions to protect it. Specifically, the percentage who feel “in control” of their own health has jumped from 29-percent last year to 56-percent this year. What’s…
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Short-Staffed Mahnomen School District Making Adjustments, But Off to Good Start
Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, September 12th where they discussed the start of the school year, staffing, and schedule adjustments. The district is short staffed at the moment as they were unable to fill some positions before school got underway this year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff…
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Wake the Lakes DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day
–Adult peer pressure is hearing your neighbor mowing their lawn, so you decide you better mow, too. –Someone who says “I’ll be there in 6 minutes” will normally arrive before someone who says “I will be there in 5 minutes”. –If aliens do come to earth, we will have to explain why we made dozens…
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