Expect increased congestion on Brainerd Lakes Area roads week of Monday, Aug. 15
BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists should plan for heavy traffic volumes and congestion on Highway 371 and other Brainerd Lakes Area roads in Crow Wing County. With some local roads closed for construction and more than 100,000 visitors expected to attend the 40th Annual Lucas Oil National Hot Rod Association Nationals race at the Brainerd International Raceway (BIR)…
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Riverwood to hold virtual Concussion seminar
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth. While typically not life-threatening, the effects of a concussion can be serious. To learn more, attend a…
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CRMC seeking candy donations for Trick or Treat Parade
Once again this year, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Care Center will host a Trick or Treat Parade for youth age 10 and younger on Halloween. Stations will be set up outside of the residents’ windows for social distancing with self-service pre-packaged candy. The Care Center is seeking candy and monetary donations to help support the…
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Community is invited to join CLC music ensembles
The community is invited to join one of Central Lakes College’s 11 musical ensembles. Ensembles meet at different times throughout the day and evening hours, and are open to musicians of all levels, from beginner to expert. There will be an audition and meet & greet with Director of Instrumental Music Jonathan Laflamme on Monday, August 22 from 4:30-6pm and 7-8:30 pm. The…
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Crossing Arts Alliance Recovery Card Workshop coming next week
Recovery Cards Workshop August 20 | 10:00 – 11:30 am August 23 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm Crossing Arts is offering two workshops in which participants can create card designs to uplift and inspire those in recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Supplies will be provided and a teaching artist will be present for guidance…
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Aitkin School Board Work Session meeting from August 11th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/12/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board held a Work Session meeting Monday, August 8th to originally talk about the Strategic Plan but quickly divulged into heated conversation over Board ethics and procedures. During the Public Comment Period, Board director Joe Ryan responded to slanderous comments made at the…
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DNR to host public meeting on CWD in Grand Rapids area Aug. 23
RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting hunters and anyone interested in deer to a public information meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease in the Grand Rapids area (permit area 679, formerly DPA 179). The meeting is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Chukar Auditorium at…
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Erin’s Wish raises $9K for CRMC’s Courage Cabinet
A total of $9,347 was raised for area cancer patients through the Erin’s Wish events that were held in Ironton the last week of July in memory and honor of Erin Broadhead who at age 50 lost her fight with colon cancer this past December. All the proceeds benefit Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Courage Cabinet…
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