Covid Emergency To End
In just a few weeks, the COVID-19 emergency declaration will come to an end. Tammy Carlsrud with Norman Mahnomen Public Health explains. COVID tests and vaccines will still be available at your local hospital or pharmacy.
Free Rides To The Fargo VA
Veterans who need to travel to the VA facility in Fargo for health care can leave the driving to someone else. Norman County Veterans’ Service Officer John Rosenberger says there used to be a shuttle service running from Bemidji to Fargo that would run alternately on Wednesdays and Thursdays. But that shuttle will now run…
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Rosenmeier Forum features “The Future of Rural Minnesota” with Julie Tesch
The community is invited to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum: The Future of Rural Minnesota at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 12, in the Chalberg Theatre, Central Lakes College Brainerd campus. The event is free and open to the public. Speaking is Julie Tesch, president & CEO of the Center for Rural Policy & Development.…
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Clearwater County 4-H Welcomes New Program Coordinator
Clearwater County 4-H recently held its March Leaders council meeting at the courthouse in Bagley. Kara Waldvogel, the new program coordinator, was introduced. Waldvogel started her new position on March 8th and lives on a small hobby farm in rural Clearbrook with her husband, Doug, and six children. Waldvogel grew up in the area and…
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Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from March 28th
The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday in the Government Center Board Room.They approved Consent Agenda items including the purchase of 2 Pickups for the Land Department, a temporary liquor license, and donation to the Sentence to Serve program from Logan and Wealthwood Townships totaling $1,125.A request to upgrade the jail’s video conferencing rooms in order to…
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Riverwood Healthcare Therapy Services Cover Wide Range
Riverwood Healthcare offers a wide range of therapy options, from physical and occupational to help with recovery from injuries and illnesses. Physical Therapist Allie Sibbert described some of the care offered to the smallest patients: Another area of therapy deals with speech and regaining control after a neurological issue. Director of Ancillary Services Jill Sadlowsky explains: Clinics are…
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CRMC Pharmacy Director Named
Justin Richards of Pequot Lakes was recently promoted to Director of Pharmacy at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. In his new position, Richards will manage the overall operations of the Pharmacy Department. A Clinical Pharmacist at CRMC since June 2014, Richards was promoted to Clinical Pharmacist Lead in August 2022. He earned his Doctor…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board Meets
The Clearbrook-Gonvick School Board held their monthly meeting on March 20th and had a busy agenda. The Finance Committee will be meeting to discuss a new phone system, a sander for the parking lots or someone to do the job. Currently 29 Clearbrook-Gonvick students have received the Backpack Buddies Food Program as students received a…
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