Aitkin County Board of Commissioner meeting recaps from December 20th
At the December 20th meeting of the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners, Soil and Water Conservation District Forester and AIS Coordinator Kyle Frederickson had some good news about the Aquatic Invasive Species inspections this past boating season: A resolution for the Woodseth Work Plan and Fee Amendment for the Mille Lacs ATV Trail was approved. The Minnesota…
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Crosby City Administrator Hill talks snow removal, priorities this wintry season
In our recent conversation, Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill went over snow removal procedures, reminding drivers not to park downtown in a snow emergency: The initial plowing of downtown is followed by a list of priorities: He outlined property owner’s responsibilities: Most importantly, he had this request: Our full conversation with administrator Matthew Hill is on the…
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Baxter City Council holds final meeting of 2022
The City of Baxter had their last city council meeting for the year this past Tuesday evening, Dec. 20th. Besides the year end housekeeping agenda items, Baxter Mayor Darrel Olson reported of a study that was done and presented to the council regarding County Road 48: Mayor Olson also noted the importance of decreasing traffic congestion…
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DNR warns that slush weighs down ice, increases risk
Last week’s snowstorm that dropped heavy, wet snow across much of the state has significantly affected ice conditions, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Slush adds weight to the ice and its effects can be unpredictable. In some areas, slushy conditions are impacting travel on the ice, while in others — especially where…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Receives the 2023 Women’s Choice Award® as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics
Crosby, MN, December 23—Cuyuna Regional Medical Center as been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award®, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare. The award signifies that CRMC is in the top 10 percent of 4,729 U.S. hospitals offering obstetrics. “It’s truly an honor to receive…
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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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