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Local salon owner wins award at Komen race
On June 28 at the Brainerd Lakes Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, this year’s Ginger Brauer Breast Cancer Support Award went to Jeanie Thompson, owner of Jeanie & Co. salon in Aitkin. Amy Renner, oncology care coordinator for Riverwood Healthcare Center, nominated Jeanie and her salon team for their work supporting area cancer […]
Wellness: Challenge yourself with 5Ks
Do you need a goal to keep you motivated to stay physically fit? Consider challenging yourself to participate in area 5K runs or walks. The “K” in 5K stands for kilometer, which is the equivalent of 0.62 miles—3.1 miles for a 5K race. Four upcoming 5Ks in Aitkin, Brainerd, Garrison and McGregor—all on Saturdays—include: 1) […]