Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from March 28th
The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday in the Government Center Board Room.They approved Consent Agenda items including the purchase of 2 Pickups for the Land Department, a temporary liquor license, and donation to the Sentence to Serve program from Logan and Wealthwood Townships totaling $1,125.A request to upgrade the jail’s video conferencing rooms in order to…
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Riverwood Healthcare Therapy Services Cover Wide Range
Riverwood Healthcare offers a wide range of therapy options, from physical and occupational to help with recovery from injuries and illnesses. Physical Therapist Allie Sibbert described some of the care offered to the smallest patients: Another area of therapy deals with speech and regaining control after a neurological issue. Director of Ancillary Services Jill Sadlowsky explains: Clinics are…
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CRMC Pharmacy Director Named
Justin Richards of Pequot Lakes was recently promoted to Director of Pharmacy at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. In his new position, Richards will manage the overall operations of the Pharmacy Department. A Clinical Pharmacist at CRMC since June 2014, Richards was promoted to Clinical Pharmacist Lead in August 2022. He earned his Doctor…
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Survey: Nearly 1 in 5 Greater Minnesota teens affected by parental incarceration
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the University of Minnesota, the Minnesota Sheriff’s Association, six county jails and other partners have joined together in a pilot project designed to help children and incarcerated parents maintain family ties. Having an incarcerated parent can lead to an increased risk of illness, poor mental health, substance abuse and…
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McGregor School Board meeting from Monday, March 27th
The McGregor School Board met Monday in the High School Library.The Board approved donations from the McGregor Fire Department, McGregor Lions Club, Tamarack Sno Flyers, and Lawler Community Club, for a total of $6,850.The Board also accepted the resignation of Anthony Pierce as Head Boys Basketball Coach and Jared Jensen as School & Community Youth Work.…
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Mille Lacs County Sheriff updates on Homicide Investigation
The body discovered in a tote on the shore of Mille Lacs Lake last week was identified as Rodney Pendegayosh, Jr. A couple has been arrested in the case. Bradley Weyaus of Isle and Alexis Elling of Rochester are currently in custody at the Mille Lacs County Jail. Sheriff Kyle Burton gave an update on the…
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Grant-in-aid snowmobile trails close March 31
The statutory end of the snowmobile riding season on grant-in-aid trails is midnight, March 31, when permits with private landowners expire. Snowmobile trails will remain open on public land while weather and snow conditions permit. Riders should be aware that trail grooming operations will cease when conditions are too warm to effectively groom. “We have…
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