Aitkin TZD: School Bus Safety and Stop Arm Violations
Aitkin Public School’s Michelle Alcox-Larson, on behalf of Aitkin County TZD, spoke to use about School Bus Safety and Stop Arm Violations during the September 15th Community Connection:
BlueCross BlueShield Survey Indicates Seniors Feeling Better About their Health
Minnesota — A new survey from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota finds that the state’s seniors are feeling better about their health in 2022—and intend to take precautions to protect it. Specifically, the percentage who feel “in control” of their own health has jumped from 29-percent last year to 56-percent this year. What’s…
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Wake the Lakes DIMWIT-ZZZZ-DUMB for the Day
–Adult peer pressure is hearing your neighbor mowing their lawn, so you decide you better mow, too. –Someone who says “I’ll be there in 6 minutes” will normally arrive before someone who says “I will be there in 5 minutes”. –If aliens do come to earth, we will have to explain why we made dozens…
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Harlem Globetrotters to return to TV
The Harlem Globetrotters are making their return to TV for the first time in more than 40 years. “Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward” will be hosted by actor Craig Robinson and will showcase the players and the connections they have to local communities. Each episode will feature different team members interests and inspirations. Harlem Globetrotters…
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Jaques Art Center on September 14th Community Connection
Barden Heft of the Jaques Art Center gave an update on the current exhibition “Colors Fade to Black and White”, the annual Harvest Dinner on October 8th, and an upcoming Acrylic Painting Class on September 17th:
Ada-Borup-West School Board News & Notes from September 13th Meeting
Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday morning, September 13th where they discussed the start to the school year, recent test results, district goals and more. Ada-Borup-West Superintendent Aaron Cook reported that the district is off to a good start with 702 students currently enrolled. He added that…
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Weird and Wacky Wednesday: Coyote sneaks into Ohio family bathroom
Bathrooms are always providing homeowners with unexpected problems like leaky faucets, stuffed toilets, and clogged drains — but wild coyotes? That’s a new one. A family in Ohio was shocked to find a coyote hiding out in their bathroom crouched behind the toilet. The terrified resident closed the door and called police. They believe the…
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Weird & Wacky Wednesday: Florida Man arrested with stolen U-Haul Van filled family, animals
A man is in custody in Florida after he was found driving a stolen van with dozens of cats. Deputies say they arrested Steven Martel after he failed to pay for a U-Haul for about a month. Upon further investigation, officials found out Martel, his wife, another 72-year-old woman, two dogs and 35 cats were…
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Mid-Minnesota Builders Association 9-13-22
Colleen Faacks, Executive Officer of the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association, and Matt Juntunen from Pella Windows and Doors, talked about the benefits of being a member of the Mid-Minnesota Builders Association and how that membership can enhance what each member business offers.