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Those considering weight loss surgery are invited to hear testimonials from people who had the procedure at a free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting Tuesday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre- and post-surgical weight loss surgery patients are invited to come together to talk, share experiences and provide emotional support to one…
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Christine Soxman of Merrifield will join the medical staff of Cuyuna Regional Hospital in Crosby in October as a Hospitalist Nurse Practitioner. She will focus on the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Soxman has served as a Registered Nurse for the last 25 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She comes to CRMC…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-09-12 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked angling activity, including anglers participating in tournaments. Hunters were monitored, including youth waterfowl season participants. Verkuilen also addressed a littering complaint and assisted with CO Academy training. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) assisted on a firearms safety class in Pine County. ATV, litter,…
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Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, September 12th at Fertile City Hall. The council, which has been shorthanded for the last several months, swore in its newest councilmember. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says they welcomed Amanda Bosman, who recently filed to run for the seat in…
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Minnesota — A new survey from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota finds that the state’s seniors are feeling better about their health in 2022—and intend to take precautions to protect it. Specifically, the percentage who feel “in control” of their own health has jumped from 29-percent last year to 56-percent this year. What’s…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, September 12th where they discussed the start of the school year, staffing, and schedule adjustments. The district is short staffed at the moment as they were unable to fill some positions before school got underway this year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners Tuesday went into further detail on their 2023 Preliminary Budget and Legislative Priorities while hearing from various Departments on monthly updates. Following the Budget Presentation from the Land Department, Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers presented Community Grant Program awards for Board approval. The grant awards were approved…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Showcasing the culinary wonders of the Aitkin area is the highlight of the annual “Taste of Aitkin” held by the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce at the 40 Club Convention Center on October 6th. Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson gave an overview on one of her favorite events that the public is…
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CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) worked at the DNR Academy this week, assisting with force on force training. Recruits were evaluated on their response to an active shooter situation. Guida also fielded calls of illegal lakebed filing. The landowner was contacted, and Guida explained the laws regarding placing fill in the public lakebed. Fishing activity…
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