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Wild and Free Animal Rehabilitation opens Bear Open

(Garrison, MN) — Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation recently wrapped up a long-standing Bear Pen project thanks to community support and the new residents are getting acclimated nicely. In our conversation with Wild and Free’s Ashley King, she mentioned the Bear Pen occupants being studied by the Department of Natural Resources. King also thanked members of the…
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October 12, 2022 0

Cuyuna Fire, Police launch Patch Fundraiser for Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation

Release from Cuyuna Police Department Facebook page: “The Cuyuna Police Department and Cuyuna Fire Department are proud to announce our August 2022 patch of the month. We apologize that the patch of the month program got a few months behind. This is our “animal themed” patch. All our proceeds are going to the Garrison Animal…
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Weekly DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) checked small-game and waterfowl hunters this week. Trespassing, nuisance-wildlife and licensing related calls were handled. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking anglers and small-game hunters throughout the week. Various violations were found and enforcement actions were taken. CO Andrew Dirks (CCSRA) and COC Ryan Christenson spent time patrolling ATV…
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Northland Arboretum Haunted Trail open October 20-22

Everyone is welcome to experience haunted thrills and chills as they walk 1.5 miles of terrifying trails in the dark woods of the Northland Arboretum on the scariest evenings of the year–Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Oct. 22. The nights will be full of special effects, spooks, thrills, and chills as nearly 200 costumed volunteers stage…
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Crow Wing Power to hold Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive at BIR Thursday

(Brainerd, MN) — The Month of October is Cooperative Month and Crow Wing Power wants their customers and community members to learn more about the benefits of electric vehicles with a “Ride and Drive” event on Thursday, October 13th at Brainerd International Raceway. We recently spoke with Crow Wing Power Key Account Coordinator Luke Christianson about the free…
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October 11, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Veteran’s Services talks Camp Lejeune Justice Act

(Brainerd, MN) — Recent news headlines and infomercials concerning groundwater contamination at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base from the 1960’s through the 1980’s caught the attention of Crow Wing County Veterans Service Office Erik Flowers during our monthly conversation. The Camp Lejeune Justice Act has opened the chance for veterans who trained at the Base to be compensated…
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City of Pierz update with Mayor Dave Fisher

(Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz held their first meeting for the month of October on Monday night with an update to City projects and their yearly spending from the City Hall Council Chambers. Pierz Mayor Dave Fisher reported the 24th Street Project is moving forward with funding coming from the City. The City’s…
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Land sale auction in Rochester and Wadena

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will offer 17 parcels at multiple public auctions this fall. In October, there will be opportunities in both Rochester and Wadena to bid at in-person auctions. More information about the auction process and parcels can be found below and on the DNR’s Land Sale webpage. Registration begins a half…
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CRMC to host Alternate Hormone Treatment Seminar October 26th

“Taking an Alternative Route: Non-Hormonal Treatment Options” will be presented by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Obstetrician/Gynecologist Rachel Cady, M.D., as a free women’s health seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 26, beginning at 6 p.m. in CRMC’s new Super One Clinic Conference Room. Those attending should use the Wellness Center entrance on the County Road 31 side…
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