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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 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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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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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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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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Aitkin Community Education received a Family, Friends and Neighbors grant through Northland Foundation to offer assistance to friends and family providing childcare in their homes. The grant allows Aitkin Community Ed to provide a monthly play and learn get-together for children and their caregivers. Aitkin Community Education Director Lara Parkin: Parkin further explained the purpose…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites anglers and others to comment through Friday, March 17, on fisheries management plans for several lakes in the Grand Rapids area. Fisheries management plans will be reviewed for the following lakes in Itasca and western St. Louis counties: Ball Club, Balsam, Bluewater, Caribou, Coon-Sandwick, Dixon, Hart, Jay Gould…
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Dr. Bill Heegaard has been named Essentia Health’s East Market president following the retirement of his predecessor, Dr. Jon Pryor. Essentia’s East Market covers much of northeastern Minnesota, stretching from Brainerd, Minnesota, to Ashland, Wisconsin. Dr. Heegaard currently serves as president of Essentia’s West Market, which includes a region from central North Dakota to northwestern…
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Aitkin County CARE Program Director Mike Eisenbraun may be retiring soon, but he’s still interested in the success of the program. There’s a particular need for one of the classes: Eisenbraun had a suggestion: Wondering how to sign up? Eisenbaum, again: The full conversation, which included more details on upcoming mobility classes from CARE and…
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