Brainerd Jaycees given green light for Ice Fishing Extravaganza
The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza in conjunction with local officials have been closely monitoring ice conditions and are excited to announce they are satisfactory for the January 28th, 2023 contest. Chairperson Tad Johnson states, “Our first and foremost priority is to ensure the safety of all participants, volunteers and community members. We are excited…
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District 7A Rep Igo rebuilding relationships, working through flurry with start of Legislative Session
Nearly 40 % of Minnesota legislators are new this year, due in part to redistricting. One of those new members is District 7A House Representative Spencer Igo. He mentioned recently that the Capitol was awash in a flurry of activity after a nearly 3 year absence, thanks to the pandemic. He said he’s trying to…
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Portion of Norwood Street to be closed for Snow Removal
BRAINERD —A portion of Norwood Street in Brainerd will have restricted parking today while city staff removes snow. There will be no parking from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on either side of the street between Southeast 13th and 19th streets. Any vehicles left on the street at that time could be towed. If a…
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Body found near Big Pine Lake identified
AITKIN — A body discovered last week in Aitkin County was positively identified as Anne Wyatt. Wyatt had been reported missing on January 5th, three days after she was last seen. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office reported finding the body at around 12;45 p.m. Friday in a wooded area near Big Pine Lake. Aitkin County Sheriff Daniel Guida…
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Riverwood Healthcare ‘Seasonal Illness’ Q&A Seminar on January 25th
Riverwood Healthcare will hold a virtual seminar on January 25th from 12-12:30pm concerning an update on Riverwood’s surgery expansion construction project and seasonal illnesses like RSV, CoVid 19, and influenza. Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Taylor: The seminar will also include a Q&A session and preventive measures. Dr Taylor again: Access to the registration link is available…
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Aitkin City Council discusses more on Proposed City Sales Tax during January 17th meeting
The Aitkin City Council met Tuesday, January 17th The Council approved a grant award for the Tank Trail Extension Project and hirings for the Accounting Clerk and Part-Time Liquor Store Clerk positions, as well as various contracts. The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce was approved for a Special Event Permit for the Winter Wonderama on February 11th.Administrator Skrbich…
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Weekly Conservation Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2023-01-17 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where shelter numbers were gradually increasing. Snowmobile traffic was worked in different parts of the state and snowmobile riders were making use of mostly good trail conditions. Knowledge of snowmobile registration appeared to be regressing as some operators claimed they…
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CRMC Social Worker Pietz receives Fire Starter Award
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Director of Care Management KariLee Pietz of Deerwood on January 18 received the organization’s Fire Starter Award for her outstanding leadership. The Fire Starter Award recognizes leaders who, through their dedication and passion, guide and support CRMC’s commitment to excellence while keeping the true spirit of their organization alive and flourishing. Chief…
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Two Vehicle Crash in Morrison County
The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 1-18-2023 at approximately 10:58 am, their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of Cable Road and Basil Road, approximately two miles east of Swanville, MN in Swanville Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Kelly Marty of Burtrum, MN was traveling east…
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