Posts by Sarah Winkelmann
Baxter Cardiologist Seeking Answers About Pulmonary Hypertension
After working at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation in the Baxter clinic for a few years, cardiologist Eric Fenstad has seen nearly 150 patients with pulmonary hypertension. “He saw all…
Read MoreEvent Asks Community To “Walk A Mile In Her Shoes”
Baxter’s 10th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event featured heels of all colors, shapes and sizes as people walked a mile to raise awareness. “There is violence against…
Read MoreConstruction Underway For The Heartland Activity and Wellness Center In Park Rapids
A Better Connection and the Heartland Activity and Wellness Center have set out to break cycles of poverty, substance abuse, domestic violence, childhood obesity and, most of all, unmet needs…
Read MoreCentral Lakes College Welcomes New Transfer Program
For students who attend two years at a community college with hopes to transfer to a four-year university, life just became a lot simpler with the new Pathways Program. “The…
Read MoreCattle Barn Fire Kills 2 Dozen Cows In Melrose
MELROSE, Minn. (AP) — A cattle barn fire has killed about two dozen calves in central Minnesota. The Stearns County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and Elrosa firefighters were called to…
Read MoreCamp Ripley Hosts 75th Reunion Celebration
The 99th Battalion Infantry was created by first generation Norwegian-Americans to help liberate Norway by conducting special missions. Today, they are the only federally activated unit at Camp Ripley, made…
Read MoreTwin Cities Discuss Regulations For Airbnbs During The Super Bowl
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Officials in the Twin Cities are trying to decide how best to deal with Airbnb short-term home rentals as the Super Bowl approaches.St. Paul has a proposed…
Read MoreAwards Will Help Local Artists
The Region 2 Arts Council Fellowship Program helps local artists in furthering their work by awarding financial support. There are 2 $6,000 awards that are granted each year. The funds…
Read MoreVikings Fan Acquitted Of Criminal Charges
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A football fan arrested during a Minnesota Vikings game in December said he is focusing on his excessive-force lawsuit against police after being acquitted this week of…
Read MoreMinnesota Power Warns Customers Of Scammers
According to Minnesota Power, the numbers of reports of scam calls targeting their customers have increased over the past few days. The callers have posed as Minnesota Power representatives saying…
Read MoreCrosby Man Arrested For Texting Minor With Inappropriate Photo
A Crosby man is facing charges of allegedly texting with a minor and sending inappropriate pictures. 37-year-old Cody Douglas Thurstin is being faced with a felony of using minors in…
Read MoreLakes Area Food Shelf Provides Choice Shopping
Twice a week, the Lakes Area Food Shelf is stocked full of nearly a dozen volunteers who hand out a variety of grocery items. Through donations from local churches and…
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