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Innovative knee-replacement technology now available at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center

An exciting advancement in orthopedic surgery is being unveiled at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Specialists are now offering knee-replacement surgery using Zimmer Biomet’s new ROSA (robotic surgical assistant) Knee System.  This procedure is like traditional total knee replacement, but with a robotic assistant. The ROSA Knee System uses data collected before and during surgery…
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August 11, 2022 0

County State Aid Highway 4 & 18 Intersection Improvement

Crow Wing County has entered into a contract with Anderson Brothers Construction for the reconstruction of the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4 and CSAH 18.  The project will consist of regrading the intersection to accommodate a left turn lane and a new bituminous surface.  Construction is planned to begin August 15, 2022…
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August 11, 2022 0

Jon McDonald Forestry Division of the MN DNR

Timm Ringhoffer talks with Jon McDonald about some fire safety issues and how controlled burning is used in conservation. Timber sales in the area were also discussed.

August 11, 2022 0

Fertile City Council Recap

Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th at Fertile City Hall. The council recently got back some estimates on their proposed Community Center remodel project. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says there going to check back with their engineers as some of the costs were…
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August 11, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Talks ATV & Golf Cart Use on County & Township Roads

Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of complaints in recent months in regards to ATV, golf cart, and mini truck use on county and township roads. Polk County has an ordinance that allows their use, however not all townships or towns have adopted it. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman…
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August 11, 2022 0

Mahnomen School Board News & Notes from August 8th Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th. With less than a month until the new school year starts, Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek reported that they are more than likely going to be short staffed as they struggle to fill the last few positions. The good…
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August 11, 2022 0

Protecting Your Identity

ADA, MN—There are a great many people who want your identity—so they can rip you off. Christopher Tangen, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, says the elderly are a big target area. Tangen says there are several things scam artists will ask you that should raise a red flag.…
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August 11, 2022 0

Hawley School Goes Forward $53M Middle School Referendum with $3M New Gym Option

Hawley, MN — The Hawley School Board this week officially gave the green light to move forward with a building bond referendum during this fall’s general election. At a special meeting on Monday night, the board opted to move forward with a $53 million referendum. Included in that $53 million would be the construction of…
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August 11, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board meeting from August 9th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first August meeting Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room with Budget Presentations from Health and Human Services and General Government highlighting the majority of the meeting. Environmental Services Director Andrew Carlstrom began the meeting by presenting a Patriot…
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August 10, 2022 0

Northland Arboretum’s Firefly Festival to take flight Saturday

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Baxter, MN) — The Northland Arboretum in Baxter is venturing out with their first Firefly Festival this Saturday with live music, food, specialty cocktails, and beautiful surroundings on Saturday, August 13th. We recently caught up with Arboretum Executive Director Candice Zimmerman about this event that was inspired by a conversation…
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