By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc.

BAUDETTE, Minn — Baudette will welcome community leaders and representatives from around the region later this month as it hosts the Small Cities Meeting on October 29th and 30th. The event brings people together to discuss issues facing smaller communities and share ideas on how to address local needs and support future growth.

For communities throughout Lake of the Woods and Roseau counties, events like this offer an opportunity to connect with leaders from neighboring towns, exchange experiences and learn how other rural Minnesota communities are handling challenges involving services, infrastructure and community development. Baudette Mayor Dylan Hancharyk says the gathering is an important opportunity for local involvement and collaboration.

The meeting takes place in Baudette on October 29th and 30th, bringing the region’s small-community leaders together for discussion and collaboration.

By Jon Michael, RJ Broadcasting INC.

ROSEAU, MN – Earlier this week, LifeCare Medical Center announced that Shannon Carlson would be its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Carlson was a guest on “Community Conversation” on Wednesday and talked about the process in choosing a news president and CEO.

Carlson has been with LifeCare Medical Center for 29 years and has helped lead several major projects during that time.

Carlson also outlined some things that are in the works for LifeCare all of which are a part of LifeCare’s existing foundation. 

He also talked about the recent acquisition of the Altru Clinic in Warroad that was put under the umbrella of LifeCare Medical.

He goes on to say that LifeCare’s mission remains unchanged and that’s  supporting long-term financial success while meeting the changing health care needs of our communities.

He also says that’s something that’s earned.

You can follow LifeCare Medical Center and all of their locations in Roseau, Warroad and Greenbush by visiting their website at lifecaremc-dot-org.

By: Graham Scher | R&J Broadcasting Inc.

GREENBUSH, Minn — Greenbush-Middle River School District is asking community members to share their thoughts on the future of education in the district through an upcoming listening session and survey.

The session is scheduled for next Wednesday, October 28th, at 6 p.m. in the Greenbush-Middle River School Library. The district is working with ICS to gather feedback from students, families, staff and community members to help identify educational needs and priorities.

GMR School Principal Jamie Lunsetter explains more about the survey and why taking part is important.

The feedback gathered will help develop a report outlining community ideas, goals and strategies to guide the district’s long-range planning. The session is expected to last about an hour, and attendees are encouraged to bring their cell phones to participate in an activity answering open-ended questions as Greenbush-Middle River schools plan for the future.