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LOCAL BRIEFS Bike safety clinic set Saturday in Brainerd
A bike safety clinic is planned 10 a.m. Saturday at the Memorial Park parking lot in Brainerd.
The clinic will consist of hands-on instruction of the rules of the road and safety procedures. Those attending should bring bikes and wear a helmet. Helmets will be available for those who don't have them.
The clinic is free for all children.
Workshop for caregivers planned
BAXTER -- The Lutheran Social Service Caregiver Support and Respite program will host a workshop for caregivers 12:45-4:45 p.m. Wednesday at Excelsior Place in Baxter.
The workshop is open to all caregivers, both family and professional. There will be refreshments, door prizes and speakers on a variety of subjects, including legal, medical and self-care issues.
Registration fee is $6 and the deadline to register is Tuesday.
Contact respite coordinator Bridget Allen to register or for more information by calling (218) 692-1964 or by e-mailing ballen@lssmn.org.
Koering backs hike for nursing home employees
ST. PAUL -- Sen. Paul Koering, R-Fort Ripley, voted in favor of a bill Wednesday that provides a wage increase for nursing home employees, holds hospitals harmless from reimbursement rate cuts and provides funding for programs for vulnerable adults.
The bill provides a 2 percent cost of living adjustment for employees of nursing facilities, immediate care facilities and other community-based services.
Upon passage the bill goes to a conference committee where negotiations will take place regarding the final language of the bill.
Gazelka cast vote in favor of K-12 bill
ST. PAUL -- Rep. Paul Gazelka, R-Brainerd, joined a majority in the Minnesota House Wednesday in passing a $12.5 billion K-12 education bill that increases state aid to Minnesota schools.
The plan contains a $734 million increase compared to current spending, featuring a 6.1 percent increase in the per-pupil funding. According to Gazelka's news release, the bill means increased aid for the Brainerd School District in the amount of $637 more per pupil and an increase of $663 per pupil for the Crosby-Ironton School District.
Rental meeting set for Monday in Brainerd
The Brainerd rental property owners and managers meeting will be 7 p.m. Monday at the Brainerd Police Department, 225 E. River Road.
The first guest speaker will be Police Chief John Bolduc, who at 7 p.m. will discuss the latest crime statistics in Brainerd.
Teresa Hettver, from the Brainerd Housing and Redevelopment Authority, from 8-9 p.m. will share information on tenant screening.
Brainerd property owners and managers meetings are open to the public and take place on the second Monday of each month. For more information, call Crime Prevention Specialist Elizabeth Harris at 825-3494 or e-mail at elizabeth.harris@co.crow-wing.mn.us.
Student Juggling Club to meet Sunday
BAXTER -- Mike McColgan will instruct a Juggling Club 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Forestview Middle School Community Education office in Baxter.
He will share techniques and ideas for juggling. Equipment will be available, including pins, rings, balls, scarves and a unicycle.
Beginners to advance jugglers are welcome. Cost is $3.
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