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Bestselling author Beth Macy sharing message of hope amid overdose crisis  

Journalist and bestselling author Beth Macy, in partnership with Essentia Health, is hosting a virtual presentation to discuss the stigma surrounding substance use disorder.  The presentation will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Titled “Hope and Help: America’s Overdose Crisis,” Macy will present evidence-based pathways for getting people into care;…
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November 10, 2022 0

DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

District 9 – Brainerd areaLast updated: 2022-11-07CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) focused on deer hunting activity this past week. During the opening weekend of firearms season Sullivan contacted hunters that were transporting loaded firearms in a motor vehicle, hunting deer with the aid of bait and trespassing. During the investigations firearms and illegally taken deer were…
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November 9, 2022 0

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center welcomes cardiology specialist Tara Gottwalt  

Tara Gottwalt, an advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner, is excited to join Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center and specialize in cardiology.   “I chose to join Essentia because I want to be part of a health care system that goes above and beyond in helping its patients get their quality of life back,”…
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November 9, 2022 0

Koochiching County/International Falls Election Results

Results for Selected Contests in Koochiching County County Commissioner District 1    Results By Precinct6 precincts in contest. 6 of 6 precincts reported in County. Party      Candidate            Totals    Pct         Graph Nonpartisan        Destry Hell          720        57.19%  Nonpartisan        Timothy C. Mathews       533        42.34%  WRITE-IN            WRITE-IN            6             0.48%    County Commissioner District 2    Results By Precinct2 precincts in contest. 2…
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November 9, 2022 0

Pancake Benefit huge success for Riepe

Ada, MN – Tuesday night, the Knights of Columbus Council 8280 partnered with the Norman County Fairboard to serve a Pancake supper and raise funds for parish member and fairboard member Denny Riepe to offset costs from medical treatment that has taken Denny out of work.  Riepe was in attendance and shared thanks for the…
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November 9, 2022 0

Minnesota State Patrol Offers Winter Driving Reminders

Minnesota — Winter is coming whether we want it to or not and Jesse Grabow with the Minnesota State Patrol is reminding motorists to prepare for and adjust for conditions with the first winter storm of the year just around the corner. Something that can help keep you on the road this winter is a…
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November 9, 2022 0

Grass Fire Tuesday Morning Southwest of Gary

Gary, MN — Area fire departments responded to a report of a grass fire on Tuesday morning in between Twin Valley and Gary. According to a report from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office, the Twin Valley and Gary Fire Departments were dispatched to the area north of County Road 23 and west of Highway 32…
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November 9, 2022 0