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CRMC recognized by American Diabetes Association

The American Diabetes Association, the nation’s leading organization committed to fighting diabetes by driving discovery through education research and innovation, recently announced the recognition of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Diabetes Education Program through its Education Recognition Program. The service was originally recognized in April 2005. The Association’s Education Recognition Certificate assures that educational services meet…
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February 9, 2023 0

DNR Conservation Officer – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)

CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angler activity where colder weather froze slush and allowed broader fish house access. Snowmobile riders were out but lake surfaces were rough and caused limited speed. Many pelts are prime this time of year, resulting in predator hunters getting checked and contending with deep snow depths. Many local deer were…
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February 9, 2023 0

Sheriff Guida on latest scams, ‘don’t click’ on suspicious links

Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida shared some warnings about avoiding scams, both on the internet and through phone calls.  Scam operations are on the rise, targeting vulnerable people through email, messages, and phone calls. The biggest ones are still “ love scams”, which prey on victims’ need to feel cared for. There are several other scams…
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February 9, 2023 0

Snowmobile Crash in Cass County results in Fatality

Cass County Sheriff Bryan Welk reports that on Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 9:38 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a snowmobile crash with injury on the Maple Leaf Snowmobile Trail, along County Road 1, in Maple Township, rural Pequot Lakes MN. Deputies and responders arrived on scene and learned…
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February 8, 2023 0

DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) participated in a work detail this week in Beltrami and Lake of the Woods counties. Enforcement action was taken for numerous fishing and snowmobile violations. CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) checked anglers and snowmobilers throughout the week. A detail was worked on Lake of the Woods and Upper Red Lake over…
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February 8, 2023 0

Northland man grateful for live-saving cardiology care at Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center

February is American Heart Month, which spotlights heart disease, the No. 1 killer in the U.S. “Heart disease” refers to several types of life-threatening heart conditions. This disease often can be silent and undiagnosed until a person experiences a heart attack, heart failure or arrhythmia. Silent was the case for 65-year-old William “Billy” Wirta in…
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February 8, 2023 0

Winter Wonderama is this Saturday in Aitkin

This Saturday will be the 2nd annual Winter Wonderama in Aitkin, with plenty of winter activities planned. Nearly all activities, which begin at 2pm, will take place at the Aitkin City Park. Ice skating, bonfires, s’mors kits, hot cocoa and hot dogs will all be available. Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Taylor Erickson:  The…
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February 8, 2023 0

CRMC’s Ladies Night Out

Area ladies are invited to join Cuyuna Regional Medical Center for “Female Desire 101: What’s the Latest,” an educational evening featuring a presentation by Obstetrician/Gynecologist Rachel Cady, M.D., on Thursday, Feb. 23, at Roundhouse Brewery Events Center in Nisswa. According to Dr. Cady, a wide range of illnesses, physical changes, and medications can cause a…
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February 7, 2023 0

DNR seeks comments on Duluth area fisheries management plans

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Wednesday, March 15, on fisheries management plans for several waters in Carlton and St. Louis counties. Fisheries management plans will be reviewed for the following waters in these counties: The DNR will use comments and suggestions from the public as it finalizes…
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February 7, 2023 0