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Minnesota Department of Health announces final offering of free COVID-19 tests

The Minnesota Department of Health today announced that four additional free at-home rapid tests are available to all Minnesota households through the state’s online ordering program. This will be the last chance for Minnesotans to get free tests before the program ends. Minnesotans will be able to order four tests per household. Order your free at-home…
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January 10, 2023 0

February Blood Drive at CRMC

The American Red Cross urgently needs help to replenish its low supply and meet the needs of patient care. Register now to donate at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s blood drive on Thursday, Feb. 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 10, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in…
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January 10, 2023 0

Minnesota DNR’s newest conservation officers hit the field

They’ve taught the next generations of outdoor recreationists how to enjoy their sports safely and ethically; busted poachers; worked closely with conservation officers with decades of experience; and learned the ins and outs of natural resources law enforcement. Since they began training last spring, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ 15 newest conservation officers have…
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January 10, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Sheriff Eric Klang in on the job, looking to hire

Crow Wing County has a new sheriff. Eric Klang was elected in November and was sworn in recently. He shared what local people-and Klang himself-think of his new position:  This isn’t the first time Klang has been involved at the county level More of our conversation with newly elected Crow Wing county Sheriff Eric Klang is available on…
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January 10, 2023 0

The Ripple Center prepares for ‘Talent Show’ on January 21st

The Ripple Center is bringing an old fashioned talent showback to Aitkin on January 21. Ripple center owner Christine Bright and event emcee Dave McMillian joined us to give some details. Bright shared the admission particulars:  McMillian shared a family anecdote to make the point that almost anything is eligible: He elaborated on why this event…
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January 10, 2023 0

Longtime KKIN Radio GM Bremner passes away unexpectedly at 76

Home-Grown Local Radio lost one of our own last week. Robert Boyd Bremmer, known as Boyd, was an Aitkin resident, community booster, and a member of the KKIN family even after his retirement in 2010. Boyd, an Illinois native, and his wife Colleen made their home in Aitkin in 1971 after a brief stint in…
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January 10, 2023 0

Northern Pines and Essentia Health offering suicide prevention and Naloxone training 

Crow Wing Energized is pleased to share that Northern Pines Mental Health is offering safeTALK and Naloxone/Narcan training on January 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Bay Lake Retreat Center in Deerwood.  There is no cost to attend this workshop.  safeTALK is designed for anyone in a helping role.  The steps learned in safeTALK have…
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January 9, 2023 0

Lakewood Celebrates a New Year with a New President and CEO

Staples, MN – January 6, 2023 — Two thousand twenty-three is a year for new beginnings as Lisa Bjerga, CPA, MBA, took over as president and chief executive officer (CEO) at Lakewood Health System on January 1, 2023.  During her first week as president and CEO, Bjerga welcomed staff back after the new year by spending…
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