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Staples, MN – July 1, 2022 — The Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota has recognized Lakewood Health System is an Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) for their commitment to, and development of, an inclusive and equitable culture within their business and region. The I-WE designation was created to recognize and promote inclusive employers, reduce regional…
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Four Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Technicians today received the first Toby Rowan Memorial Scholarships to pursue their Paramedic Licensure. EMTs Tanya Eckhout of Garrison, Madison Hester of Deerwood, Kendra Kimball of Crosby, and Asha Roberts of Brainerd each received $1,000. The scholarship fund was established last year to honor Paramedic Toby Rowan of Fifty…
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County offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Fourth of July. County maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on CSAH 16, in Jenkins throughout the week. County maintenance crews will continue cleaning up trees and fixing washouts from June 20th’s storms. Maintenance crews may be working in the drive…
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Ada, MN — As much of a staple fireworks are during our 4th of July celebrations, this is your annual reminder that almost all of them are not legal in the state of Minnesota. Essentially anything that explodes or goes in the air, including bottle rockets, firecrackers, roman candles, and other consume grade fireworks is…
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Erskine, MN — The Wojo’s Rodeo continues their season with two full shows this Friday and Saturday, July 1st and 2nd in Erskine. The Wojos rodeo has placed an emphasis on getting people introduced to the rodeo competition and helping train them to be successful. Keith Wojo says their efforts are starting to pay off…
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Mahnomen, MN — This Independence Day weekend, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will be out and about in lakes country keeping an eye out on the highways and trails. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says you can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence in the high traffic areas patrolling to make sure everyone…
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Ada, MN — The 4th of July weekend is a busy one for the local liquor stores as folks stock up on beer and liquor on their way to the lakes and backyard celebrations. Some of those cases of beer will once again have an important reminder for adults this weekend: Don’t buy alcohol for…
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Fosston, MN — Celebrate the 4th of July on the 2nd of July in the city of Fosston. With the Independence Day holiday falling on a Monday, the city of Fosston moved their annual celebrations, which include a parade and fireworks, up to this Saturday. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says the parade, which features…
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Fisher, MN — The team at AgriMAX hosted their 2022 Summer Chemical Meeting on Thursday night at their Fisher location. The meeting is a part of a series of public meetings that AgriMAX hosts throughout the farming season in order to accomplish their simply stated goal of: “helping their customers become better.” There was a…
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