Staying safe on cold water is
everyone’s responsibility
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season. As water temperatures drop, water-based activities become riskier. A fall into a cold lake, pond…
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CRMC Cancer Support Group on October 20th
People who are newly diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment or post treatment, and their significant others are invited to hear Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Clinical Director of Oncology Tara Charboneau speak about side effect management at CRMC’s Cancer Support Group on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. Charboneau joined the medical staff of CRMC’s Cancer…
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Gull Lake Dam Road closes, detours Oct. 10–14 at Highway 371
BAXTER, Minn. – Workers will switch gears Monday, Oct. 10, as they close and detour Gull Lake Dam Road/Crow Wing County Road 125 at Highway 371, Brainerd, to pave the road and side entrances. The road will close west of Highway 371 on Monday, Oct. 10 and reopen Friday, Oct. 14. Gull Lake Dam Road will detour along Hartley Lake…
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McGregor Schools update on Remodel, Bus Garage Projects and Staffing opportunities
(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School District is putting the finishing touches on their major projects with the beginning of the school year and another project moving steadily. We recently chatted with McGregor School Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson about the Remodeling Project that is just about done despite a few details to wrap…
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Free Frozen Meals for Crow Wing County Seniors
Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium located at 23770 Forest Road on Monday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this drive-through, no-contact distribution,…
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MnDOT asks motorists, farm equipment operators to safely share the road during fall harvest season
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Motorists traveling on Minnesota roads this fall should be aware of large farm equipment transporting crops to markets, grain elevators and processing plants, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Crash data shows there were 374 crashes involving farm equipment in Minnesota from 2019 through 2021, resulting in eight deaths and 133…
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Aitkin County Real Estate Taxes due October 15th
Aitkin County Treasurer, Lori Grams, would like to remind you the 2nd half Real Estate taxes are due October 15,2022. Since this is a Saturday the deadline is extended to October 17, 2022. If mailed, payment date is determined by the postmark date, please be sure to mail your payment ahead of the due date to…
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Local Lions Club Plans Halloween Dance for Individuals With Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities
EAST GULL LAKE, MINN – The East Gull Lake Camp Confidence Lions Club will be throwing a Halloween Dance on October 10th at the Legacy at Cragun’s from 5:30pm-8pm. The admission for this event will be a $9 per person fee—as well as one non-perishable food item. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.…
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