Mark Lessard – Koochiching County VSO 8-4-22
Veterans Service Officer Mark Lessard was in studio for Lets Talk about It, and Mark wanted to get the word out on some events that will be happening that would be of interest to county Veterans.
CRMC’s Pribbenow receives DAISY Award
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Licensed Practical Nurse Dena Pribbenow of Brainerd was recently honored with the organization’s DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses in recognition of her compassionate care of an elderly woman with a complex medical history. Colleagues of Pribbenow and the patient’s two daughters gathered in the Internal Medicine Clinic August 1 for a ceremony…
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DNR seeks input on proposed special fishing regulations
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is asking for input on several special fishing regulation proposals. Each year, the DNR proposes new special fishing regulations that apply to individual waters and asks the public for input about the proposals. The regulations, if enacted, are reviewed on a regular basis. The DNR is considering experimental and…
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Johnny Holm to return to The Bridge for Manna for Malawi Benefit
The Johnny Holm Band will perform Sunday, August 14th at the 2022 Manna for Malawi benefit fundraiser at the Bridge Tavern north of Crosby. The event runs from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and chips will be served. A raffle for cash prizes, a mountain bike and a kayak and a silent auction…
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Wild & Free Wildlife Rehabilitation’s Ashley King checks in the August 4th Community Connection
Ashley King from Wild & Free came in to update Community Connection on a successful Garrison Play days raffle, fun Racoon facts, Volunteer opportunities, and the change from the summer to the fall at their facility:
Farm Bill Discussions Highlight Minnesota FarmFest
Redwood County, MN — Minnesota Farm Fest, which features three days of ag exhibitors, demonstrations, and forums and conversations about ag issues, wraps up today in Redwood County. A big part of the conversation during the farm forums has been the Farm Bill, which will be up for debate in the next legislative session. Rob…
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Norman County Planning & Zoning Trends
Ada, MN — During a recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Garry Johanson with Norman County Planning and Zoning shared some recent trends in building permits and new construction throughout the county in past couple of years. It may not be as noticeable because they are spread out throughout the rural regions, but Johanson…
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SafeTALK Suicide Alertness Training Coming to Fertile on August 10th
Fertile, MN — Anyone can make a connection and make a difference to help save a life and the City of Fertile wants to make sure community members have the training to help do so. In partnership with Aluma, the HOPE Coalition, and the NW8 Adult Mental Health Initiative, a safeTALK training in suicide alertness…
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