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Community Co Op & Lakes Region Co Op Proposing Merger

Lake Park, MN — PATRONS OF COMMUNITY COOP LAKE PARK HAVE  RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHARING INFORMATION  OF THE RECENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY APPROVING THE MERGER OF THE COMMUNITY COOP TO MERGE WITH LAKES ARE COOPERATIVE BASED IN PERHAM.   R & J NEWS SPOKE WITH COMMUNITY COOP GENERAL MANAGER…
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October 19, 2022 0

2022 Local Political Forum held in International Falls

The 2022 political forum was held in International Falls at the Minnesota North College Campus at Rainy River in the theater. Local candidates for Koochiching County Board, International Falls City Council and ISD361 School Board were represented.


October 19, 2022 0

Grants available for Mahnomen business

MAHNOMEN, MN—Grant money is being made available to help businesses along the Highway 59 corridor in Mahnomen make improvements.  Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Hall explains. The Mahnomen Economic Development Authority is a joint effort of the city, county and tribe.  For more information, go to http://www.nwmf.org/resources/grants/open-grant-rounds/.


October 18, 2022 0

Hunting safety reminders

It won’t be long until deer hunters will be out in the fields.  Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says before you go looking for that big buck, you should make sure it’s all right to hunt in a particular area. Halverson says you should prepare properly in case you get lost.  And that starts with…
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October 18, 2022 0

City of Crosby Winter Parking Regulations go in effect November 1st

Winter Parking rules take effect on November 1st and go through March 31st in the City of Crosby. There will be no parking on city streets from 2 AM to 7 AM during that time. Please look below for full information regarding Winter Parking rules. Winter Parking Exemption forms can be picked up at the…
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October 18, 2022 0

Skillet Announced As The Rock Headliner At Lakes Jam In 2023

Two-time GRAMMY® Award-nominee and Billboard Music Award winner Skillet is making an unprecedented return as the rock headliner at the country and rock festival Lakes Jam in June 2023. Known as one of the best-selling rock bands in the country, Skillet has sold over 12 million albums worldwide. Their single, “Monster” from Awake is “one…
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October 18, 2022 0

Dementia Professionals Seminar on November 3rd

“Non-Pharmacologic Approaches for Managing and Preventing Challenging Dementia Behavioral Symptoms” will be offered as a free Cuyuna Area Connections seminar Thursday, Nov. 3, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Heartwood Senior Living Community in Crosby for long-term care professionals and other healthcare providers. The seminar will be presented by Erin Bonitto of Gemini Consulting, a…
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October 18, 2022 0

Dr. Severson ranked First Locally by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Fellowship Trained Board Certified Orthopaedic Surgeon Erik Severson, M.D., of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby, was recently named a top orthopaedic surgery doctor by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. He is ranked first out of 12 providers in the area for repair of total knee joint arthroplasty and first out of eight…
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October 18, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

Last updated: 2022-10-17 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) took enforcement action this week for registration issues and no helmets on kids on ATVs. An investigation is ongoing regarding a shot-and-dumped bear in the Backus area. Information can be given anonymously by calling the TIP line (1-800-652-9093). CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) checked grouse hunters in the area.…
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October 18, 2022 0