Essentia Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System announce merger discussions
Essentia Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System announced today they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate how the two organizations might combine to form an integrated regional health system. Both organizations have complementary geographies and capabilities, which provides an opportunity to collectively enhance the level of care in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan and North…
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DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 10 (Mille Lacs Area)
District 10 – Mille Lacs area Last updated: 2022-10-10 CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked hunting activity that included trespassing complaints and reports of duck hunting during the split-season break. Aquatic invasive species were monitored as dock and lift removal was going strong. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) spent time checking waterfowl and game hunters. Nuisance-animal complaints were…
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Farm Storage & Marketing Loans Available Through the FSA
Ada, MN — Farmers, if you are in need of additional storage, grain handling equipment, or trucks? The Farm Service Agencies Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program provides low-interest financing for farming operations to build or upgrade storage and drying facilities, purchase portable (new or used) structures, commodity handling equipment, or to purchase storage and…
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NFPW: Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape
Minnesota — As we continue our coverage of National Fire Prevention Week, today we focus on this year’s theme which is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape.” Today’s homes burn faster than ever. You may have as little as two minutes (or even less time) to safely escape a home fire from the time the…
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Ada-Borup-West School Board Approves E-Sports Contract with Fenworks
Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, October 11th. At the meeting, the board approved a contract with Fenworks to launch an E-sports program this year. Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook says it’s a fast growing activity and there was a lot of interest locally in getting it…
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Central Valley School Board meets
BUXTON, ND—Wednesday’s Central Valley School Board meeting was routine, according to Superintendent Jeremy Brandt. Brandt says the school board also passed on second reading a requirement for early graduation that anyone wishing to graduate at the end of their junior year or midway through their senior year should have at least a 2.5 grade point…
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Clearbrook City Council meets
CLEARBROOK, MN—The City of Clearbrook is finishing up a water and sewer project that’s been going on for the last two years. Clearbrook City Clerk Lucie Thompson say the project was part of Monday’s City Council meeting. Thompson says there was also a report from Fire Chief Adam Krog. Also at Monday’s Clearbrook City Council…
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Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from October 11th
(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, October 11th held their regular meeting from the Government Center Board Room to updates job description details and award Community Grants. Human Resources Director Bobbie Danielson presented a resolution to approve a Summer Camp Stipend for two employees. Commissioners also approved a update for…
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Crow Wing County Jail Tours this Saturday
(Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County residents this Saturday can get an inside view of the Crow Wing County Jail without having to be arrested with special tours on October 15th. We chatted with Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Operations Lieutenant Chad Katzenberger about the Jail tours, which is a first time event. The purpose of…
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