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Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center is proud to again be named one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the U.S. by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. St. Joseph’s was also recognized in 2020. The annual list recognizes excellence in rural health care. “Amidst uncertainty, transition and strain, these top performers are excelling in managing…
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–RELEASE– On February 15th, 2022, at 6:08 PM Little Falls Police Department and the Little Falls Fire Department responded to 100 block of 14th St SW Little Falls for a report of a house fire. Upon arrival the fire department observed smoke on both the 1st & 2nd levels of the residence. It was reported …
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(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its first regular council meeting of the month of February on Monday… Mayor Dave Fischer said the council heard the results of a study from SEH on their 2024 Street Improvement Project… In our full conversation with Mayor Fischer, he also went into detail on the city’s…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Parking on Aitkin City Streets from the Police Department’s perspective has kept them really active for unfortunate reasons but keeping the roads cleared this winter has been troubling. Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan says that citations have been up this winter and noted of the current parking…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Deerwood Police Chief Mark Taylor spoke at length of his Department’s work in the last month during the Deerwood City Council meeting from Monday, February 7th from the Deerwood Auditorium. Chief Taylor first spoke about adding another squad car to their fleet. A majority of the funds…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition will be adjusting their meeting schedule and have plans for events for this Spring and Summer after meeting on Wednesday, February 9th. According to the meeting notes, TZD will be moving their monthly meeting to the 3rd Tuesday of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and the American Red Cross’ recent blood drive to replenish the local blood supply was a success on many levels. 31 units of blood were donated at Heartwood Senior Living with each unit being able to save up to 3 lives. According to…
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(Crosby, MN) — February is American Heart Month focusing on cardiovascular health in order to prevent heart disease. That was the topic of conversation we had with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Board Certified Family Physician Hannah Elsenpeter, M.D. Dr. Elsenpeter first spoke about the commonality of heart disease and its symptoms. Simple lifestyle choices including…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County recently announced they will be awarding grants to new and existing child care providers in an effort to increase the amount of child care slots and/or child care jobs within the business. Grants must be used by eligible businesses in one of three categories: Category…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/15/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Continued work on tree limbing and brush cleaning will highlight the work for the Crow Wing County Highway Department this week. County maintenance crews will perform tree limbing on CSAH 45 (13 St. in Brainerd) today and Wednesday and on CSAH 3 (Mill Avenue Brainerd) Thursday and…
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