December 2019

Snow removal from Crosby city sidewalks

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:23am

Did you know...
Snow removal from Crosby city sidewalks is the responsibility of the homeowner per city ordinances (Chapter 5, Section 13).

Clear snow from fire hydrants

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:22am

The Crosby Fire Department reminds residents if you live near a fire hydrant, it is your responsibility to ensure the snow is removed from around the hydrant and firefighters are able to access the hydrant. It could mean the difference between life and death for someone.

Area residents reminded to clear path to meters

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:22am

Residents on the Cuyuna Range are reminded to shovel or otherwise clear snow to your water and gas meters.

Crosby residents reminded to clear refuse pick-up area

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:22am

Residents of Crosby are reminded to shovel or otherwise clear snow in the area of the alleys where refuse pick-up takes place (to your refuse cart and around it). This is the only way Range Disposal can ensure garbage pick-up during the winter months—your refuse will not be picked up if the cart and area around it are buried in snow.

Twelve days of holiday giveaways at Unity Bank

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:21am

Unity Bank in Crosby is offering its “12 Days of Holiday Giveaways” from Thursday, Dec. 5 through Friday, Dec. 20.
A holiday icon will be hidden somewhere on its Web site. Your goal is to find the icon. When you find it, click on the icon and fill out the entry form. You will be entered into a drawing each day . You can only enter once a day per household. There will be one winner per day.
Prizes include a Roku TV, $100 Visa Gift Card, Kindle Fire HD 8, Fitbit, Amazon Echo and more!

Blood Drive in Aitkin

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:21am

Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union in Aitkin is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, Dec. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MMFCU is located at 961 Second Street NW in Aitkin.

Cuyuna Range Conservation Club to meet

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:20am

The Cuyuna Range Conservation Club will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cuyuna Fire Hall in Cuyuna.
The topic of discussion will be land for shooting sports. All members are asked to attend.

Cuyuna Global Fat Tire Day

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:19am

The Cuyuna Global Fat Tire Ride will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7 starting at 9 a.m. The ride will be awesome on the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails in the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area.
Breakfast at 9 a.m. at the North Country Cafe in Crosby. The ride will include:
10 a.m—Rolling down to ride the updated Yawkey Unit and most like Portsmouth Unit as well.
Noon—Head up to Red Raven in Crosby for lunch.
1 to 1:30 p.m.—Meet at main trailhead to ride Mahnomen Unit (bring extra clothing and warmers if needed).

John Ray Waffensmith Obit

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:18am

JOHN RAY WAFFENSMITH, 87, of Bay Lake Township died on Nov. 30, 2019 at Golden Horizons in Aitkin.  He was born on Oct. 11, 1932 in Brainerd to Ralph and Ida (Swing) Waffensmith. John graduated from the Agriculture School in Grand Rapids. He farmed in the Bay Lake area with turkey and beef operation for many years. He married Delores Ferrari on Sept. 13, 1952.  John was co-owner and operator of the Crosby Bar, Snow Hut Marina and Snowmobile dealership, earning the honor of having the largest Scorpion Dealership in the world.

Eugene "Gene" Stoltzman Obit

Published by admin on Wed, 12/04/2019 - 7:17am

EUGENE 'GENE' MERWIN STOLTZMAN, 79, of Brainerd, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at the Bethany Samaritan Home in Brainerd with his loving family by his side.  He was born on Feb. 4, 1940 in Hugo, the son of Clyde, Sr. and Irene (Root) Stoltzman.