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Dr. Bill Heegaard named president of Essentia Health’s East Market 

Dr. Bill Heegaard has been named Essentia Health’s East Market president following the retirement of his predecessor, Dr. Jon Pryor.   Essentia’s East Market covers much of northeastern Minnesota, stretching from Brainerd, Minnesota, to Ashland, Wisconsin. Dr. Heegaard currently serves as president of Essentia’s West Market, which includes a region from central North Dakota to northwestern…
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February 6, 2023 0

Bagley High School takes home One Act Play Section Championship

There’s plenty to celebrate at Bagley High School after Saturday’s One Act Play Section Championship in Baudette, MN! Their play, entitled “The Chair Play” by Alan Haehnel, received a perfect 1-1-1 score from the judges, clearing the way for them to take home the section championship. The play is a metaphorical look at what human…
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February 6, 2023 0

Fosston Parent-Teacher Conferences

FOSSTON, MN—The Fosston School District will be holding parent-teacher conferences this coming Wednesday. Fosston High Principal Don Donarski says the district received feedback from parents after the fall conferences and will make a change for the upcoming conferences. To accommodate the parent-teacher conferences, students in Fosston will be released from school Wednesday at 12:10pm and…
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February 6, 2023 0

NMPH: February is American Heart Month

Ada, MN — February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to promoting awareness of your cardiovascular health. Tracy Johnson of Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, joined the Access Health Program this weekend to discuss ways we can improve our heart health and recognize the signs and symptoms of heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease…
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February 6, 2023 0

RLMC and City Drug sign letter of intent

Rainy Lake Medical Center officials this week announced signing a letter of intent to purchaseand acquire City Drug Store.  The signed letter has full support of both RLMC officials and Gary Anderson, owner of CityDrug. While an agreement isn’t expected to be finalized for 6-12 months, Robb Pastor, RLMCCEO, and Anderson both said they’re excited for the future.  “We’re honored to…
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February 6, 2023 0

District 1 Legislators Sounds Off On Abortion Legislature

St. Paul, MN — Democrats in the Minnesota legislature fast-tracked an abortion bill last week that Republicans are saying is the most extreme abortion bill in the nation. The Protect Reproductive Options Act, or PRO Act, guarantees the right reproductive health care, including abortion, birth control, family planning, and sterilization. It passed along party lines…
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February 6, 2023 0

Aitkin County CARE in need of instructors for Exercise Classes

Aitkin County CARE Program Director Mike Eisenbraun may be retiring soon, but he’s still interested in the success of the program. There’s a particular need for one of the classes: Eisenbraun had a suggestion: Wondering how to sign up? Eisenbaum, again: The full conversation, which included more details on upcoming mobility classes from CARE and…
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February 6, 2023 0

Love is the Theme at Ripple Center and the February Concerts

Ripple Center in Aitkin has a fresh slate of entertainment for February. The theme of the month is “Love”. Each performer will have love songs included it their lineups. On February 17th, Andy Peterson Jazz, a jazz quartet, will perform. A special treat will be part of the evening. Owner Christine Bright: February 25 will feature…
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February 6, 2023 0

DNR opens application period for reimbursement of well interference costs resulting from the 2021 drought

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources encourages well owners, high-capacity water appropriators and water suppliers to apply for reimbursement of costs associated with the resolution of well interferences that occurred during the 2021 drought. As part of a relief package to address impacts of the 2021 drought, the Minnesota Legislature provided funding to the DNR…
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February 5, 2023 0