Essentia Health seeking volunteers in several areas
Essentia Health is seeking volunteers for several facilities in multiple areas. Volunteer opportunities range from spending time in medical units and clinic settings to helping patients navigate our facilities, stocking, working in the cafeteria and many more areas. To ensure the safety and well-being of our patients and staff, volunteers must: ยท Commit to a regular…
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City of Pierz update with Mayor Dave Fisher
(Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz held their second August meeting Monday night with discussion taking place on holiday decorations, relief funding for the City Shop, and an upcoming workshop. In the meeting recap from Mayor Dave Fisher, he spoke about Planning & Zoning being proactive on permits and fines. The City of Pierz is…
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Trio to be inducted into BPA Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame
(Brainerd, MN) — Three Brainerd Public Schools Alums who have taken their education into the community and have made an impact will be honored with their induction into the Distinguished Achievement Hall of Fame with a ceremony on September 23rd. We recently chatted with Hall of Fame Selection Committee member Sherry DeLaHunt about the Hall of…
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Riverwood, Dr. Austin Krohn to host virtual Concussion seminar on August 30th
(Aitkin, MN) — Learning the effects of a concussion, what causes, and how it can affect one’s life will be covered with a virtual seminar on Tuesday, August 30th with Riverwood Healthcare and family physician Dr. Austin Krohn. We recently chatted with Dr Krohn, who has orthopedics expertise, and spoke about what is a concussion. Dr.…
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Aitkin Health and Human Services meeting with Board of Commissioners from August 23rd
(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Health and Human Services Department presented their monthly updates with the Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning from the Government Center Board Room. The meeting started with Aitkin County CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs with the awarding of BRIC Grant Funding. Through many initiatives that are a part of BRIC…
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Deer lottery application deadline Sept. 8
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 8. Hunters who purchase their license on or before this date are automatically entered into the lottery for…
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Weekly DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9
District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-08-15 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked sport fishing and monitored public lands for bear-baiting activity. Guida attended a ?Bags with Badges? public relations event hosted by the Brainerd Police Department. He investigated an illegal application of chemical in the public lakebed. The landowner was trying to remove cattails…
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River Fitness in Pine River now “218 Fitness” with New Owners
(Pine River, MN) — Loyal gym enthusiasts Ariel and Henry Krecklau (pronounced creck-law) are taking on a new challenge in their young lives by taking over the business and gym of River Fitness in Pine River and rebranding it as “218 Fitness”. We recently spoke with Ariel Krecklau about this new venture and why they wanted…
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City of Crosby update with City Administrator Matthew Hill
(Crosby, MN) — In our monthly conversation with city of Crosby Administrator Matthew Hill, topics included the Primary Election, Street Improvement, Downtown Business Infrastructure, and other related matters. Administrator Hill first spoke about the turnout of the Primary Election and how the “test run” will play into the November Election. Hill also spoke about the…
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