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McGregor School Board meeting from December 19th

At the McGregor School Board meeting on Monday, the Board approved the promotion of Clara Pawlak and several hirings for Paraprofessionals and staff, discussed purchasing a live-stream package for sporting events, and got an update on the bus garage, which is set to open by the new year. Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson gave an…
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December 23, 2022 0

Aitkin School Board Budget, Levy at December 19th meeting

The Aitkin School Board held the Truth in Taxation meeting during their regular monthly meeting on December 19th. Business Manager Heather Hipp described how the Levy is calculated for the school district: Among the other topics covered were setting the combined polling place, the Curriculum Review Committee update, and Board Member pay. The Aitkin School…
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December 23, 2022 0

New State Legislators meet Aitkin County Board

The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met on Tuesday, December 20th for their regular meeting. They were able to meet the new State Legislators from the area. The group included District 7A Representative Spencer Igo, who had this to say about bringing business to the area: The meeting approved several things including the 2023 Interim Comprehensive…
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December 23, 2022 0

Holiday Hours for CRMC Physician Clinics

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s physician clinics in Crosby, Baxter, Breezy Point and Longville will be closed on Mondays, Dec. 26, and Jan. 2, in observation of the Christmas and New Year holidays.  The Crosby Super One and Breezy Point clinics will also be closed on Saturdays, Dec. 24, and Dec. 31. Those needing medical care…
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December 22, 2022 0

DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)

CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where a heavy layer of snow was piled on top of a marginal ice sheet. The heavy snow made for slushy conditions. Snowmobiling activity was also monitored as conditions improved dramatically. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking snowmobile activity on area trails. The snowstorm made a mess…
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December 22, 2022 0

Dispose of holiday greens and Christmas trees correctly to protect Minnesota’s trees and forests

St. Paul, MN: Holiday greenery and Christmas trees bring joy throughout the season, but they can also hide dangerous hitchhikers. Diseases and invasive species can make their way into our landscapes on trees and boughs brought into Minnesota from other states. To protect our environment, the State of Minnesota is asking residents to properly dispose…
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December 22, 2022 0

USDA Rural Development Invests $3 Million to Expand Market Opportunities for Businesses and Entrepreneurs in Rural Minnesota

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec., 14, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced that the Department is investing $3 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people in Minnesota. “Rural businesses, ag producers and entrepreneurs provide many of the everyday essentials we depend on,” Landkamer said. “The…
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December 22, 2022 0

CRMC to offer Emergency Medical Responder Course

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Education is offering an Emergency Medical Responder course in Crosby this winter for people wanting to help save lives and contribute to the health of their community. The 17-week class begins January 23 and will be held Monday evenings from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at CRMC in Crosby. The cost of…
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December 22, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board meets with HHS Department

The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met with Health and Human Services on Tuesday.The Board approved contract for MN DHS Community Support Program, among other things. HHS Child Support Supervisor Julie Herbst gave a presentationon child support: Herbst also described challenges during COVID that are getting better: HHS Director Cynthia Bennett, who is set to retire…
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December 22, 2022 0

Brainerd Mayor recaps City Council meeting from December 19th

We talked to Brainerd Mayor Dave Badeux about the recent City Council meeting, which started with some “End of the Year-House Cleaning” preparing for next year:  The Council realized street lighting standards and policy needed to be further clarified: A presentation from MNDOT about the Washington Street/210 future design plans was given, too: The new designs…
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December 22, 2022 0