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CRMC Nurse promoted to Acute Care Nurse Manager

Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse Jackie Holmes of Deerwood was recently promoted at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center to Acute Care Nurse Manager of its Medical/Surgical Unit. A member of CRMC’s staff since 2002, Holmes previously served as Medical Surgical Unit Coordinator. She takes care of patients admitted to the hospital with nonsurgical (medical) and surgical conditions. Her focus includes…
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December 17, 2022 0

Warming Centers available for Aitkin County residents still without power from snowstorms

Release from the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office:


December 17, 2022 0

Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 coming to Gonvick for New Year’s

With the year coming to a close, it is that time of year for the Gerald Dyrdahl Memorial Pine Lake 200 to come to northern Minnesota once again! With help from Five Star Motor Sports Promotions, the annual event being held in Dyrdahl’s memory will be held once again at Pine Lake in Gonvick, MN…
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December 16, 2022 0

Bagley Community Christmas Day Dinner

BAGLEY, MN—It’s become as much of a Christmas Day tradition as Santa Claus delivering gifts.  Bagley’s 22nd Community Christmas Day Dinner will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 25.  Gladys Luecken with Faith Lutheran Church has details. Luecken wants to emphasize that the Christmas Day Dinner isn’t just for Bagley residents or…
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December 16, 2022 0

Benedictine Living Community in Ada Offers Gift Giving Ideas for Tenants

Ada, MN — Have a friend or family member currently residing in an area care facility, and you want to get them something for Christmas? Cassie Visser, Benedictine – Ada Foundation Director, provides a few gift recommendations that they would be sure to appreciate this holiday season. And if you’re still in the giving spirit,…
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December 16, 2022 0

Pierz City Council meeting recap with Mayor Dave Fischer

The Pierz City Council met Monday, Dec 12th. Mayor Dave Fischer gave us a meeting recap, starting with 2023  Final Property Tax Levy and Budget approval: Fisher covered the status of the clubhouse manager position: The Union contract with police officer Preston Rocheleau for 2023-2025 was approved: Fire Chief Dan Rocheleau gave an update on the fire…
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December 16, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board holds annual Budget Hearing

The Aitkin County Board held their annual Budget Hearing on Tuesday, December 13th. County Administrator Jessica Seibert gave the Commissioners the 2023 Proposed Levy: The Budget for 2023 remains steady since the original proposal: Siebert explained where the levy dollars end up within the County: The proposed levy & budget for Year Payable 2023 will be finalized…
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December 16, 2022 0

Lakes Area Weather Announcements for Friday, December 16th

Message from Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative: Schools: Announcements:


December 16, 2022 0

ABW School Board Recognizes Nancy Merkens for 25 Years of Service

Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly board meeting Wednesday evening… it was the final board meeting for member Nancy Merkens who has served on the school board for 25 years… this length of time includes serving as a board member For Ada, Ada-Borup and now Ada-Borup-West. Board chairperson Gretchen Rockstad…
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December 15, 2022 0