Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Pine River Clinic welcomes cardiologist Dr. Eric Fenstad
Cardiologist Dr. Eric Fenstad is excited to join the Essentia Health St. Joseph’s-Pine River Clinic. “Essentia has taken an active role in helping lift up our community – with community-engagement initiatives, sponsorship of youth athletics and fulfilling its charitable mission to help improve the quality of life in our community,” said Dr. Fenstad. “I look…
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Green elected to Minnesota Senate
State Representative Steve Green was elected to the Minnesota State Senate on Tuesday. The Republican defeated DFL challenger Alan Roy 60 percent to 40 percent on Election Day. Green talked about this year’s campaign. Green talked about what he’s most looking forward to when the Senate begins its new session. When Green takes his oath…
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Veterans Day ceremony in Ada
ADA, MN—Ada-Borup-West High School hosted a Veterans Day program Friday morning to thank those who have served in the military. Ada VFW Post 7557 Commander Craig Larson was the featured speaker. Ada American Legion Post 26 Commander Ken Pazdernik spoke about the high amount of suicide among veterans and the need to reduce that. Pazdernik…
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Ada City Council meeting
ADA, MN—At Wednesday’s Ada City Council meeting, a contract was approved for the city’s union members–that is, those full-time employees who are not department heads. A contract for new Ada Police Chief Steve Hager was also approved. Ada City Council member Mike Nelson says it’s good to have the contracts finished. Another topic at Wednesday’s…
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Minnesota workplace injury and illness rate decreases
Minnesota’s estimated workplace injury and illness rate for 2021 decreased from that of 2020. According to the annual Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses, the state had an estimated 3.4 OSHA-recordable, nonfatal, workplace injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time-equivalent (FTE) workers in 2021; the estimated rate for 2020 was 3.5 cases per 100 FTE workers.…
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Crow Wing Energized presents “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety” film screening
iNDIEFLIX Education has sparked a global conversation about anxiety through screenings of its documentary, “Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety”. On Monday, November 14, Crow Wing Energized will hold a special screening of the documentary at Crow Wing County land services building. This film is intended to open up a dialogue between local families, community leaders and…
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Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs area)
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked deer hunters, who were having slow success and struggling with windy conditions on the Sunday of opening weekend. Verkuilen also talked about deer season regulations on a local radio program. Anglers made use of the calmer days to go after Mille Lacs Lake muskies. They also caught some limits of…
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