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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Physical Therapist Nancy Heise will speak about the role of exercise and rehabilitation in the cancer patient’s care plan at CRMC’s Cancer Support Group on Thursday, May 19, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the hospital’s Clinic Conference Room. Heise will also share how physical therapy helps with lymphedema, fatigue management,…
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(Press Release) ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is temporarily closing its Clamshell Lake boat landing located on the Whitefish Chain of Lakes, near Pequot Lakes, Minnesota. The closure will begin May 16, and last about a week and a half. The Corps of Engineers will be performing maintenance on…
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The AItkin County Habitat for Humanity is calling on all motorcycles and classic cars to join and raise money with the Toolin’ Tour set for Sunday, May 22nd, starting at 11:30am in Aitkin. We spoke with Aitkin County HFH Executive Director Anne Schwartz about the need for funding for Habitat for Humanity homes in the…
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The Isle City Council held their monthly meeting on May 10th with discussions taking place changing City ordinances and issuing special permits. Isle City Clerk Jamie Hubbell said the Council held talks on amending the length of the Mayor’s Term in Office. The City also helped public hearings on 4 VRBO applications thanks to the City’s…
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Staples, MN — Lakewood Health System is encouraging area residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk every Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at Lakewood’s Main Campus in Staples, starting Thursday, May 26th. (All participants should meet outside the main…
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REEASE FROM AITKIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: The recent heavy and frequent rains to the area have created higher water levels in lakes and rivers. The Mississippi River level is currently at 14 feet and is expected to crest at 15 feet on Wednesday May 18. Aitkin County Emergency Management has sandbags available to residents who…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — District 1 Aitkin County Commissioner Mark Wedel announced that he will be seeking re-election to the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners, under the newly redistricted seat that includes the City of Aitkin and Aitkin Township. In addition to his tenure on the Aitkin County Board, Wedel has…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County Seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium (23770 Forest Road) on Monday, May 16th from 11am-12pm by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first May meeting on Tuesday with talks on road projects and an Area Transportation Partnership Presentation taking place from the Government Center Board Room. Aitkin County Veterans Service Officer Penny Harms gave an update on the impact of VA…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday… The board addressed a number of concerns leveled by residents regarding property values and taxes. Commissioner Rosemary Franzen was the first to offer her input… Franzen added that the formula used to assess the numbers is currently…
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