A lifetime of service in Haiti with Jim Kirzeder for CLC Cultural Thursday
The community is invited to come learn about the culture and values of the Haitian people atCentral Lakes College’s next Cultural Thursday event, happening at noon on Thursday, Dec. 1 inthe Chalberg Theatre, Brainerd campus. Long-time Brainerd lakes area resident Jim Kirzeder has dedicated much of his life to the peopleof Haiti and has visited…
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Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)
CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) wrapped up investigations from the deer and bear seasons. Enforcement action was taken for deer- and waterfowl-related violations. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports deer hunters and waterfowl hunters were in the area enjoying time outdoors as the firearms and waterfowl seasons come to a close. Hunters reported that deer movement…
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DNR says, “It’s Still Dry, Check Conditions Before Burning”
If you plan to burn this month, first check the fire danger and burning restrictions webpage and monitor conditions closely. Burning permits are required across much of the state right now.Drought conditions over the past year mean fires can burn into the dry organic layer below the surface. These deep fires hold heat for days or sometimes months that…
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Brainerd Public Schools upcoming Winter Band and Choir concerts
The full conversation with Brainerd Schools Superintendent Dr. Heidi Hahn can be found on the Wake The Lakes page at rjbroadcasting.com.
Aitkin County and AFSCME Local #1283 Reach Agreement
RELEASE FROM AITKIN COUNTY: On November 10, 2022 Aitkin County received notification that AFSCME Local #1283, representing Health and Human Services (HHS) staff, communicated their notice of intent to strike. This notice triggered a mandatory 10-day cooling off period during which a mediation session with the Bureau of Mediation Services was held. The two parties…
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Lakewood’s New Robot Delivers Smiles and Specimens
Staples, MN – November 18, 2022 — Lakewood Health System took a step into the future earlier this summer when they purchased TUG, a smart autonomous mobile robot that securely delivers medications, specimens and other materials between Lakewood’s laboratory (lab), emergency department and hospital lab draw area. When the lab was expanded and moved to…
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Apply by Dec. 7 for DNR grants that help children get outside
Public entities and nonprofit organizations serving people younger than 18 can apply for No Child Left Inside grants through 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is offering the grants to help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike, bike, or simply learn more about nature. The DNR…
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