Aitkin County Board meeting set for February 14th
The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their regular meeting on Tuesday. They approved consumption & display permits, a fire protection contract with McGrath, and the April 25 date for the public hearing for land classification. The commissioners were presented with information from the Rural Policy Alliance about rural economic development and from the economic development coordinator about…
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CRMC Nursing Director Honored
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Director of Nursing Gordon McArthur of Breezy Point today was presented the organization’s Trophy Fish Award for going above and beyond in his job duties by delivering a holiday meal to the hospital staff on Christmas Day for the last seven years. “Thank you for taking time from your family to…
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Inmate Overdoses at Morrison County Jail
Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen reports that on 02-11-2023 at approximately 6:57 pm, Morrison County Jail staff were alerted of an unresponsive inmate in a housing unit. Correctional officers immediately responded to the cell block and discovered an unresponsive inmate. Staff called for backup and Morrison County Deputies, Little Falls Police Department Officers, Mayo Clinic…
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Tax Preparation Services available for Aitkin Seniors
As tax season starts, low-income and senior filers have an opportunity to receive free tax services through the Seven County Senior Federation and AARP. Executive Director Lisa Krahn: Services are available in Aitkin County at the Aitkin Public Library: Volunteers with tax preparation experience are invited to sign up: The full conversation with Lisa Krahn…
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Cass County grants ARPA funds for Schools, Federal Dam VFD
The most recent American Rescue Plan Act grants in Cass County will benefit schools and a fire department. The Cass County Board of Supervisors approved three American Rescue Plan Act grant applications at their regular meeting last Tuesday. The grants will benefit Pine River-Backus Schools, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School, and the Federal Dam Volunteer…
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Baxter City Council approves solar array, despite objection
The Baxter City Council approved a solar array within the city limits on land owned by the City of Brainerd. The approval was not unanimous, however. Baxter council member Mark Cross raised objections because of the site’s proximity to a residential area in which he lives. Baxter has no provision for solar arrays within any…
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Baxter City Council supports overpass for 371/210 Intersection
The busiest intersection in northern Minnesota is the 371/210 intersection in Baxter, according to a study done by Crow Wing County and MNDoT in 2022. That may change, at least regarding how the intersection is accessed. This month, the Baxter City Council presented support for an overpass in that location. The proposed overpass would also…
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Aitkin County Revitalization Grant is now open
Aitkin County has received Federal Fiscal Recovery Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The Fiscal Recovery Fund was established to help turn the tide on the pandemic, address its economic fallout and lay the foundation for a strong and equitable recovery. The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners, have approved funding to be used to directly impact…
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Free Frozen Meals for Crow Wing County Seniors
Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of Salem Lutheran Church located at 21276 Archibald Road in Deerwood on Monday, Feb, 20, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this drive-through,…
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