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Clearwater County Sheriff discusses pet safety during the winter

On the January 17th edition of Food For Thought, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson joined Tom Lano to discuss some pet safety during the cold winter months, including to make sure they have food and water. Halverson continued saying that there are special circumstances for farm pets, but they still have their own rules. For…
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January 17, 2023 0

CRMC Nurse Honored for Exemplary Care

(Crosby)— Medical Registered Nurse Jeenah Stern was recognized for empathetic and compassionate patient care at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. The organization’s DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses, implemented in 2022,  is chosen by committee and is given at celebrations throughout the year. Stern is the fourth recipient.  She was nominated by a couple who were appreciative…
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January 17, 2023 0

Voyageur National Park Trail Conditions

Voyageurs maintenance crews have been busy checking for adequate ice on snowmobile trails. Trails will be staked once the minimum amount of ice has been measured, and the trails are safe for use. Progress has been made in opening portages and both the Gold portage and Sullivan portage are now groomed and ready. Overall, the…
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January 17, 2023 0

Morrison County Committee Meeting Schedule for Week of January 16th

(Little Falls)—  At 3:30 today the SECB will meet virtually, as will Hands of Hope at 5. Tomorrow at 9 the Long Prairie Watershed will be at the Todd County Courthouse. At 10, the Central MN O&O committee meeting will take place virtually. The Morrison County Airport Commission will meet at the Little Falls Airport…
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January 17, 2023 0

Lois Lundin Backus Communty Center

Lois talks about some upcoming events that will be held at the Backus Community Center. A Falls High “One Act Play” is discussed as well as the Community Café.


January 17, 2023 0

School Matters 1/17/2023

ISD361 Superintendent Kevin Grover talks about the upcoming end to the semester as well as other topics from ISD361. He also welcomes in the new Board Members.


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Several Big Projects on the Horizon for Mahnomen County in 2023

Mahnomen, MN — Mahnomen County will continue the planning process for two potential major projects in 2023: A new hospital and a new jail. The new hospital and nursing home has been in the planning stages for the last few years. They were hoping to be building it already, but at nearly $40 million the…
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January 17, 2023 0

Tax Conformity Bill Passed to Align with Federal Tax Code

St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota Department of Revenue will open the state Individual Income Tax filing season on Monday, January 23, 2023. This date matches the opening day for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Recently, a bill was signed into law that brings more of Minnesota’s tax code into conformity with the federal tax…
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January 17, 2023 0

City of Brainerd to review chicken ordinance during Tuesday’s Council meeting

BRAINERD — The Brainerd City Council is expected to review the number of chickens allowed in city limits during its meeting tonight. A resident voiced concerns about the city’s pet ordinance, which allows residents to have any combination of four dogs, cats or chickens. The resident wanted to have the limit raised, requesting that a flock of four…
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January 17, 2023 0

Friends of Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge 9th annual Candlelight Ski Event on January 28th

LITTLE FALLS — On January 28 at 5:30pm, The Friends of Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge  & Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge will host its ninth annual candlelight ski event. The event will begin at moonrise. Activities will include skiing and snowshoeing the Platte River Trail, where 1 mile will be lit with luminaries. Along the route there will be a…
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