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Wake the Lakes “DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day”

–If there is a war on Christmas, then Christmas is winning.  It has taken over the territories of both October and November from opposing factions:  Halloween and Thanksgiving. –You never realize how few original Christmas songs there are until you work in retail (or radio), and have to hear the same 6 songs sung by…
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December 15, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from Tuesday, December 13th

The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room.The Board approved the Consent Agenda.The Board also approved County Assessor Mike Dangers resolution to purchase a new flight from Pictometry EagleView AerialPhotography for approximately $82,670. The County Attorney is still reviewing the contract.Facilities Manager Jim Bright spoke about plans to install controls on…
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December 15, 2022 0

Medicare changes still available into 2023

We chatted with Lisa Krahn, Executive Director for the Seven County Senior Federation about the options different groups have to make changes on medicare plans into the New year. The first is retirement status: Or whether you’re moving or have moved:  If you have that magic birthday number coming up, Or, if you were a member of a…
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December 15, 2022 0

Weather Announcements for Thursday, Dec 15, 2022

E-Learning days: Mahnomen school E-Learning for today Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School Virtual Learning – no after school activities Fertile Beltrami E-Learning for today – decision about the concert tonight will be made mid morning NCE School Virtual learning for today – no after school activities Ulen Hitterdal School Virtual Learning for today – no after school…
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December 14, 2022 0

Dangers of shoveling wet, heavy snow

Wet, heavy snow like we’ve had with the recent snowstorm is great for making snowmen and snowballs.  It can also lead to a heart attack.  Dr. Sreejith Gopi with Essentia Health in Ada says shoveling wet, heavy snow is like a serious workout. Dr. Gopi continues comparing a gym workout with shoveling snow. Dr. Gopi…
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December 14, 2022 0

DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports the ice fishing season is in full swing and area lakes are getting pressure from ice anglers. Sullivan also made contact with a few deer hunters who were successful muzzleloader hunting. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking anglers over the week.…
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December 14, 2022 0

McGregor School Board Work Session meeting from Monday, December 12th

The McGregor School Board held a work session meeting. Superintendent Brad Johnson relayed his recent meeting with non-certified staff: Johnson detailed concerns about the football program at McGregor and talked about an upcoming parent meeting: He voiced some optimism concerning the current junior high students: Possible solutions bring their own concerns, however:  The McGregor School Board…
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December 14, 2022 0

Hospice Care, Tree of Love with CRMC Social Worker Kim Olesen

End of life issues can be hard to talk about. Luckily, there are caring professionals who can ease the burden a little. Kim Olesen is a Cuyuna Regional Medical Center social worker in the hospice department. She joined us recently & talked about the team members who make up hospice care: Olesen also explained what…
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