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FOSSTON, MN—Essentia Health in Fosston is going to hold a class for anyone wanting to be a CNA–or certified nursing assistant. Carissa Affeldt with Essentia Health Fosston talks about the class. Affeldt says there aren’t many prerequisites needed to take this CNA course. Affeldt tells us when the CNA class will start and what it…
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Naytahwaush, MN — The Naytahwaush Nightriders Snowmobile Club will be hosting their 2023 Fun Run this Saturday, February 18th. Whether you have a snowmobile or not, all are welcome to participate by making stops at a number of participating bars and restaurants in the area. The fun run will get underway at 11am and wrap…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School District has launched a new communication tool for parents to stay better connected with their students and what’s happening in their individual classrooms. Hillsboro High School Principal Terry Baesler encourages parents to download the new Rooms app, which even includes opportunities for parent-teacher chat. Principal Baesler says the new…
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Ogema, MN — The Ogema Fire Department invites you to join them on the hard water this weekend for their 15th annual Eel Pout Festival out of Cedar Crest Resort on White Earth Lake. The event will get underway at noon on Saturday and wrap up at noon on Sunday. Ogema Fire Chief Jordan McArthur…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, February 13th. At the meeting the board discussed next year’s school calendar and a possible early start to the school year. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says they may want to get a jump start on a construction project next summer,…
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Orthopedics care encompasses more than joint replacement, and and orthopedic surgeons have a variety of tools at their disposal. Adam English, the Orthopedics Clinical Director at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, talked about areas of care: CRMC offers pain management, surgery, rehabilitation, and everything surrounding orthopedics treatment, according to Dr. English. Bottom line?: Our full conversation…
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The McGregor School Board held a Work Session meeting Monday to review items including a Legislative Update and observations from Board members that attended the Minnesota School Board Association (MSBA) Conference. Katie Nelson shared some statistics pertaining to college and work: Superintendent Brad Johnson gave the Board a resource to keep up with legislative action:…
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The Aitkin School Board met Monday. ICS representatives gave an overview of Rippleside Elementary and the High School building facilities assessment. Possible new buildings were discussed. The Board also discussed bringing in the Minnesota School Board Association to aid in the process of a Strategic Plan for the District. The Board voted to set up a virtual…
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CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports area lakes are seeing less angling pressure as winter progresses. Anglers are starting to target sunfish and crappies. Snowmobile trails in the area are starting to show wear with the recent increase in temperature, but riding conditions are still good. Deer-hunting investigations continued and enforcement action was taken for an…
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