Staying safe on cold water is
everyone’s responsibility
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds anyone whose autumn plans include spending time on or around the water to keep safety in mind. While more boating-related accidents happen during the summer, boating fatalities are higher during the cold-water season. As water temperatures drop, water-based activities become riskier. A fall into a cold lake, pond…
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CRMC Cancer Support Group on October 20th
People who are newly diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment or post treatment, and their significant others are invited to hear Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Clinical Director of Oncology Tara Charboneau speak about side effect management at CRMC’s Cancer Support Group on Thursday, Oct. 20, from 12 to 1 p.m. Charboneau joined the medical staff of CRMC’s Cancer…
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Gull Lake Dam Road closes, detours Oct. 10–14 at Highway 371
BAXTER, Minn. – Workers will switch gears Monday, Oct. 10, as they close and detour Gull Lake Dam Road/Crow Wing County Road 125 at Highway 371, Brainerd, to pave the road and side entrances. The road will close west of Highway 371 on Monday, Oct. 10 and reopen Friday, Oct. 14. Gull Lake Dam Road will detour along Hartley Lake…
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Cold Weather Rule Now in Effect
Minnesota — Furnaces and electric heaters are being turned across the Minnesota to take the edge off the chill of fall air. But for those who may struggle this fall and winter to keep up hefty heating bills, the good news is that Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule is now in effect. Minnesota’s Cold Weather Rule…
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Author Joe Kimball Shares the Secrets of the Murders at the Glensheen Mansion during LARL Visits
Ada, MN — Fans of true crime! Enjoy presentations next week by reporter Joe Kimball, author of “Secrets of the Congdon Mansion,” who will give a first-hand account of Minnesota’s most infamous murder case at the Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. Kimball will discuss his experiences covering the story from start to finish as a reporter…
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McGregor Schools update on Remodel, Bus Garage Projects and Staffing opportunities
(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School District is putting the finishing touches on their major projects with the beginning of the school year and another project moving steadily. We recently chatted with McGregor School Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson about the Remodeling Project that is just about done despite a few details to wrap…
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Free Frozen Meals for Crow Wing County Seniors
Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium located at 23770 Forest Road on Monday, Oct. 17, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this drive-through, no-contact distribution,…
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