Dangers of shoveling wet, heavy snow
Wet, heavy snow like we’ve had with the recent snowstorm is great for making snowmen and snowballs. It can also lead to a heart attack. Dr. Sreejith Gopi with Essentia Health in Ada says shoveling wet, heavy snow is like a serious workout. Dr. Gopi continues comparing a gym workout with shoveling snow. Dr. Gopi…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)
Release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources: CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports the ice fishing season is in full swing and area lakes are getting pressure from ice anglers. Sullivan also made contact with a few deer hunters who were successful muzzleloader hunting. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking anglers over the week.…
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McGregor School Board Work Session meeting from Monday, December 12th
The McGregor School Board held a work session meeting. Superintendent Brad Johnson relayed his recent meeting with non-certified staff: Johnson detailed concerns about the football program at McGregor and talked about an upcoming parent meeting: He voiced some optimism concerning the current junior high students: Possible solutions bring their own concerns, however: The McGregor School Board…
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Hospice Care, Tree of Love with CRMC Social Worker Kim Olesen
End of life issues can be hard to talk about. Luckily, there are caring professionals who can ease the burden a little. Kim Olesen is a Cuyuna Regional Medical Center social worker in the hospice department. She joined us recently & talked about the team members who make up hospice care: Olesen also explained what…
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70th Annual Norman County 4-H Awards Banquet
Ada, MN — The Norman County 4-H held their 70th annual 4-H Awards Banquet last month on November 20th at Zion Lutheran Church in Ada. As part of the annual awards banquet, they announced their annual Friend of the 4-H Awards as well as Business Appreciation Award. Linda Houglum with the Norman County 4-H says…
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Governor Burgum Proposes Increase to Education Funding
Hillsboro, ND — Last week, North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum released his proposed budget for the upcoming 2023-2025 biennium. With the state’s financial position strong and more oil funding coming into the state, the Governor is looking to make investments in workforce and education as well as tax relief. In regards to education, he is…
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Fertile City Council News & Notes from December 12th Meeting
Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their final regular monthly meeting of the 2022 year on Monday night, December 12th where they set the final levy, approved water and sewer rate increases, and more. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says their water fund is doing ok now, but there are a number of…
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