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New fish consumption guidelines aim to limit exposure to mercury and PFAS
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (661+ words) After analyzing data showing the presence of mercury and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the tissue of some fish from certain Minnesota waterbodies, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has updated its fish consumption guidelines. The updates include new…...
Palm Sunday Divine Service at Trinity Lutheran Church
8+ hour, 14+ min ago (176+ words) Palm Sunday Divine Service at Trinity Lutheran Church'messagemedia.co The Palm Sunday Divine Service at Trinity Lutheran Church began with Sunday School students marching through the sanctuary waving palm fronds honoring Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem. They followed confirmation student…...
'Dance for Hunger' | Area Events
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (59+ words) 'Dance for Hunger'messagemedia.co On March 20, the fifth and sixth grade students at Rippleside Elementary School attended the "Dance for Hunger." The cost was five food shelf items to get in. In total 11 boxes of food were filled up with…...
Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center named one of the best rural hospitals in U.S.
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (193+ words) For the fourth time in the last five years and the second year in a row, Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center has been recognized as a Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. The designation…...
New Parkinson’s support group launches in Onamia
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (302+ words) Parkinson's Support Group begins April 8, led by MLHS Rehab team. April is Parkinson's Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of Parkinson's disease and supporting those affected by it. Parkinson's is a progressive neurological disorder that affects movement and…...
A bit of potpourri heading into spring
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (483+ words) As the local high schools await the start of their spring sports seasons of baseball, softball, track, golf and trap-shooting, it might be worth highlighting some of the people who have added to the winter scene around the big lake…...
Wedel to seek re-election
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (160+ words) Mark Wedel, District 1, Aitkin County Commissioner announced his plans to seek re-election to the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners. The district includes the city of Aitkin and Aitkin Township. Wedel is a graduate of Aitkin High School, Brainerd Community College…...
Rippleside brings in over 3,200 pounds for local food shelf
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (174+ words) Mr. Goudge's sixth grade class won the "Drive for Hunger" this year at Rippleside Elementary School. This year the Rippleside Elementary School set an all time record for the two-week "Drive for Hunger." For two weeks students in kindergarten through…...
North Star Quartet to join the Great River Strings for its spring concert 'The Elements"
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (371+ words) The North Star Quartet. A young group of Brainerd musicians will be joining the Great River Strings Orchestra for its spring concert, The Elements. The concert will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 7 p.m. at Cascade United Methodist Church in Deerwood…...
National public education decline
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (294+ words) National public education decline'messagemedia.co Years ago a national public education system began to become a standard for everyone It was intended to provide an affordable taxpayer funded education for every person from first to eighth grade, then over the…...