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Nearly 40 % of Minnesota legislators are new this year, due in part to redistricting. One of those new members is District 7A House Representative Spencer Igo. He mentioned recently that the Capitol was awash in a flurry of activity after a nearly 3 year absence, thanks to the pandemic. He said he’s trying to…
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BRAINERD —A portion of Norwood Street in Brainerd will have restricted parking today while city staff removes snow. There will be no parking from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on either side of the street between Southeast 13th and 19th streets. Any vehicles left on the street at that time could be towed. If a…
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AITKIN — A body discovered last week in Aitkin County was positively identified as Anne Wyatt. Wyatt had been reported missing on January 5th, three days after she was last seen. The Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office reported finding the body at around 12;45 p.m. Friday in a wooded area near Big Pine Lake. Aitkin County Sheriff Daniel Guida…
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Riverwood Healthcare will hold a virtual seminar on January 25th from 12-12:30pm concerning an update on Riverwood’s surgery expansion construction project and seasonal illnesses like RSV, CoVid 19, and influenza. Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Taylor: The seminar will also include a Q&A session and preventive measures. Dr Taylor again: Access to the registration link is available…
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The Aitkin City Council met Tuesday, January 17th The Council approved a grant award for the Tank Trail Extension Project and hirings for the Accounting Clerk and Part-Time Liquor Store Clerk positions, as well as various contracts. The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce was approved for a Special Event Permit for the Winter Wonderama on February 11th.Administrator Skrbich…
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Ada, MN — The Norman County Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to appoint Chief Deputy Ben Fall as the new Sheriff of Norman County during their board meeting Thursday morning. Sheriff Fall will take over the office previously held by former Sheriff Jeremy Thornton, who passed away on January 5th of cancer just days after…
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District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2023-01-17 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked lake activity where shelter numbers were gradually increasing. Snowmobile traffic was worked in different parts of the state and snowmobile riders were making use of mostly good trail conditions. Knowledge of snowmobile registration appeared to be regressing as some operators claimed they…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Director of Care Management KariLee Pietz of Deerwood on January 18 received the organization’s Fire Starter Award for her outstanding leadership. The Fire Starter Award recognizes leaders who, through their dedication and passion, guide and support CRMC’s commitment to excellence while keeping the true spirit of their organization alive and flourishing. Chief…
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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 1-18-2023 at approximately 10:58 am, their office received a report of a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of Cable Road and Basil Road, approximately two miles east of Swanville, MN in Swanville Township. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Kelly Marty of Burtrum, MN was traveling east…
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Minnesota — Looking at making healthier choices? Wanting to budget better? Or perhaps a new hobby in gardening is on the horizon? As we start the new year, the University of Minnesota Extension will be presenting a series of webinars to support families and those who serve families in making informed decisions that lead to…
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