Essentia Health relaxes visitor restrictions
Patients at Essentia Health’s hospitals are now being allowed more visitors. Essentia Health will allow two visitors per patient at a time; the visitors do not have to be the same two people on a given day. This is a slight adjustment from our current policy that requires the same two visitors per patient on…
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DNR webinar to cover winter fat-tire biking
The DNR invites people interested in wildlife and outdoor skills to tune in to upcoming webinars that will discuss winter fat-tire biking. The webinar is at noon Wednesday, Nov. 9. Gunnar Carlson from Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists will share some of the great opportunities to bike year-round in Minnesota. From trail etiquette to snow grooming, Carlson…
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Zone 2 First Responders of Crow Wing County seeking donations
Release from Zone 2 First Responders of Crow Wing County and their Facebook page: Dear Friends & Neighbors: As 2022 comes towards an end, we’re asking for tax-deductible donations. Your donations will help us with needed medical equipment, operational funds, and training. It will also go towards the future purchasing of a dedicated response vehicle…
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CRMC Clinic Hours for Thanksgiving
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s physician clinics in Crosby, Baxter, Breezy Point, and Longville will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and open regular hours on Friday, Nov. 25. Those needing medical care on the holiday may access CRMC’s Emergency Department. CRMC’s Super One Clinic is open 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9…
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Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
Last updated: 2022-11-01 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked small-game hunters, who were having better luck with the fallen leaves. Nice weather translated to increased angler activity and docks being moved. Deer-season complaints were investigated and various permits were issued. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time answering questions concerning the upcoming firearms deer season. Time was also…
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Minnesota Deer Hunters Association hires New Executive Director
RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEER HUNTERS ASSOCIATION: We are proud to announce Jared Mazurek as the new Executive Director for the Minnesota Deer Hunters Association (MDHA). Mazurek will be responsible for the leadership and management of MDHA in accordance with the strategic plan, Corporate Bylaws and MDHA’s mission of “working for tomorrow’s wildlife and hunter’s today.”…
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Brainerd man accused of shooting daughter’s boyfriend
CROW WING CO., Minn — A Brainerd, Minnesota man is accused of fatally shooting his daughter’s boyfriend over suspected abuse. 45-year-old Michael LaFlex is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Bryce Brogle. He was reported missing after going to the LaFlex’s storage unit last Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint, LaFlex shot…
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