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Minnesota DNR shares what to expect for the 2024 fall colors season
Here’s some tips to enjoy autumn on state lands To celebrate Minnesota’s most colorful season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources shares a fall color forecast, typical timing of peak colors, ways for Minnesotans to find where colors are at their peak each week, and autumn trip-planning tips. The 2024 fall colors forecast Fall colors...
Lewis Cannon - Take a Kid Hunting
Hey all you huntin mentors out there! Here's your chance to make an impact on a young hunters life. so read up on this, it's comin up quick! Youth have many special ways to go hunting this fall, and hunting opportunities facilitate positive outdoors experiences for them. Youth who want to hunt in Minnesota have several opportunities this fall in addition to the regular hunting seasons. “These hunting opportunities are...
Essentia Health offering informational EssentiaCare Medicare webinars
Essentia Health is making it easier for people approaching the age of 65 to learn about EssentiaCare, which is a Medicare Advantage plan from Essentia Health and UCare that offers low-cost coverage for high-quality health care. We will be hosting several “EssentiaCare Medicare Basic” webinars in September and October. These are an opportunity for Essentia patients to learn more about Medicare and available insurance options. The free webinar sessions will...
New radiology system supports breast, prostate MRIs
A new advanced imaging system just made its debut at Riverwood Healthcare Center in Aitkin. The DynaCAD imaging system will be used for breast and prostate MRIs, which were previously unavailable at Riverwood. The biggest benefit of the DynaCAD software is that it provides the radiologist with the technology needed for reading and interpreting breast and prostate MRI’s. Playing an important role in the diagnosis of cancer, MRI images can also be used for templating and guidance for biopsies. ...
Local physician takes on ultramarathon
Aitkin - Dan Lonergan, MD, a dedicated anesthesiologist in Riverwood’s Neck, Back, and Spine clinic, has taken on an extraordinary personal challenge that few would dare attempt. He has transitioned from a self-described non-runner to completing a grueling 100-mile ultramarathon. His journey is a testament to grit, determination, and the power of a wellness mindset. Just a year ago, Dr. Lonergan was not only concerned about the health of his patients, but also his own health. “I was forty-five years old,” he said, “and I...
Aitkin hospital earns five-star rating
Last month, the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid released its Hospital Compare Report showing how hospitals across the nation are performing. Riverwood Healthcare Center earned an impressive five-star rating for the last reporting period covering October 2022 through September 2023. This report is produced based on patient satisfaction surveys issued and compiled by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS). The HCAHPS survey is a national, standardized, publicly reported survey of patients' perspectives of hospital care. ...
Central Lakes College presents ConnectEffect
Central Lakes College announces the return of ConnectEffect, an innovative and interactive experience designed to bridge social gaps and foster meaningful connections within our community. The series of events will take place from Sept. 23-27 across various locations in Brainerd and Staples. Hosted by two-time Emmy-nominated television director/producer Riaz Patel, ConnectEffect offers participants a unique opportunity to engage in dynamic conversations and activities that break down social barriers and promote empathy across generations and cultures. ...
CLC awarded Food Recovery Network grant
Central Lakes College is one of only five community colleges nationwide to be selected for the Food Recovery Network’s Community College Recovery Grants expansion. The colleges include: • Central Lakes College (Brainerd, Minnesota) • Green River College (Auburn, Washington) •...
Pollinator garden at Isle City Park
Bri Tiegen and Eileen Kopp are Master Gardener interns in the Mille Lacs County chapter. The master gardeners recently planted a small pollinator garden at Isle City Park for all to enjoy. While the plants are small now, the ones that are blooming should provide fall food and habitat for our native bees and other pollinators. For more information on pollinators and how to support them go to bwsr.state.mn.us or beelab.umn.edu/plant-flowers. (Submitted photos)
Koinonia: The meaning, purpose of education
This is the time of year when public school begins. Most education programs begin in the fall. Students and teachers, professors and college students return to the new academic year. It is a time of year that is exciting for some, and others dread the return to school. What drives our perspective of how we look at education? In my own experience I can say there was a time when education seemed like just something to fill our time. The connection to everyday life wasn’t...
Trinity quilters back to work
The quilting group at Trinity Lutheran Church has resumed for another season. Last year, they produced 80 quilts for such social service organizations as area battered women’s shelters and hospice; the Isle after-prom event; newly baptized and high school graduates of the church; individual and non-profit benefit auctions; and the annual Lord’s Portion Sale. The group meets Mondays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members are welcome to join to enable continuation of this important mission outreach project. Pictured are, from left, Laura Determan, Nancy Anderson, Joan Brostrom, Debbie Weeda, Jennie Determan, Laura Frostad, Carol Ann Sander and Irene Seefeldt. (Submitted photo)
Spengler is clutch in ML win over GNK
The Mille Lacs Raiders opened its 2024 football season with a convincing 26-6 home win against the Greenway-Nashwauk-Keewatin (GNK) Titans on Aug. 30 at Burggraff field on the campus of Onamia High School. The story of the game was a complete offensive and defensive performance from the entire Raiders squad, and some timely big plays made by some superior athletes. Indeed. Although Mille Lacs quarterback, Sam Hebeisen completed just three...
Mille Lacs is now 2-0 in VB
With a convincing win over the Ogilvie Lions in three straight sets on Sept. 5, the Mille Lacs Raiders volleyball squad is now 2-0 for the season and in the Great River Conference as they enter the third week of play. Two more conference games on Sept. 10 and 12, followed by a Saturday tournament in Crosby are in store for the Raiders in week three. Ogilvie Onamia High was...
Vaught, Skogen shine again in CC
The Mille Lacs Raiders cross country team traveled south to Fairway Shores Golf Course in Zimmerman for the Princeton Invitational meet Thursday, August 29, 2024. With schools Becker, Braham, Cambridge-Isanti, Elk River, Heritage Christian Academy, Monticello, Pine City, Spectrum, St. Cloud Christian, Zimmerman, and Princeton attending, this was a large meet. In a field of 78 varsity girls, Abigail Skogen finished 32nd with a time of 24:43. Just a few minutes later at 27:52, Kylie Lorentz completed the race in 57th place. ...
Rosenmeier Forum to address housing issues and solutions
The community is invited to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum, Housing Issues and Solutions: A Community Conversation at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, in the Chalberg Theatre, Central Lakes College Brainerd campus. Speaking will be Jennifer Bergman, Director of Local Government Housing Programs with MN Housing and Eric Charpentier, Director of the local Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). Access to affordable housing is important for thriving neighborhoods, an adequate workforce...
58th annual powwow
The 58th Annual Iskigagmizigan Powwow was hosted August 16, 17, and 18, 2024, by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. The event featured ceremonial drums, a parade, women’s jingle dancers, a variety of traditional games for all ages, and prizes, and was open to the public. Here are a few photos of the annual event. (Photos by Vivian LaMoore, Inaajimowin, reprinted with permission of Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe.)
It’s a wrap: Fans say ‘Miigwech’ for ‘Star Wars’ in Ojibwe
When Skyler Kuczaboski was a kid, she loved watching “Star Wars: A New Hope” with her dad. That’s the original “Star Wars” from 1977, starring Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill and Carrie Fisher. Kuczaboski is a descendent of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. On Friday, she watched the movie again. But instead of watching an...
Early-bird birds
Took it to the limit Bob Franklin (left) of Princeton and his buddy Drew Ebeltoft of Oak Grove, took advantage of the first day of the 5-day “Early Teal Season” to bag their limit of 12 teal (six a piece) while hunting on Lake Onamia on Sept. 1. The two claimed there were “a ton of birds out there” and asked if the teal were easy prey, they said, “there is a reason they are called ‘blue rockets,’” because they are so fast.
District 10 - Mille Lacs area C.O. reports 9-3-24
CO Gregory Verkuilen (Garrison) checked hunting activity that included complaints of people taking species out of season. Cooler weather limited water recreation activity, but anglers did well. Transporting of aquatic invasive species was monitored. Verkuilen also assisted with the DNR confiscated equipment auction. CO Victoria Griffith (Isle) worked a busy teal and bear opener. Griffith had complaints of early shooting and trespass. A reminder that shooting hours for the teal season differ from other waterfowl seasons. Success was seen among hunters. Time was also spent...
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