Tax Assistance at the Cambridge and Aitkin Libraries
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be available for tax assistance at East Central Regional Library locations in Cambridge and Aitkin starting in February. At the Cambridge Public Library, assistance will be available each Saturday from Feb. 4 to April 15, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For an appointment, call 651-674-8658. Appointments will be held in…
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Riverwood’s Dr. David Taylor says ‘second wind’ of Seasonal Illness still ahead
Riverwood Healthcare Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Taylor shared some insights recently about the increases and impact of RSV and Influenza cases from the end of 2022 into the start of 2023, just as covid cases were beginning to wane. The non-word “tripledemic” may be trite and inaccurate, paraphrasing Dr Taylor, but it is true that three…
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Terri Foster Named as BLACF’s Next Executive Director
Brainerd, MN – The Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation (BLACF), in partnership with CommunityGiving, is pleased to announce that Terri Foster has been chosen to serve as the new Executive Director of the organization. “As I take on this new position, I am excited to help staff, board members and volunteers continue to grow the…
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County Highway Maintenance Activities for the Week of January 23, 2023
County maintenance crews will perform snow removal operations along County State AidHighway (CSAH) 28 in Crosby & CSAH 59 in Riverton Monday, and on CSAH 48 in Baxter &CSAH 20 in Brainerd Tuesday and Wednesday. County maintenance crews will also be removing snow from various county guardrails andintersections throughout the county, throughout the week. County…
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MDH extends community outreach to help those most impacted by COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with 48 community partners to help those most impacted by COVID-19 get vaccinated, improve health and recover from the effects of the disease. The contracts extend MDH’s existing pandemic work with COVID-19 Community Coordinators. The community coordinators serve communities hit hardest by COVID-19, including communities of color,…
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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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