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Citations issued
A Safe and Sober campaign Wednesday focusing on seat belt compliance was a success, the State Patrol said.
A team of troopers stopped 117 motorists for moving violations, including 52 people cited for failing to wear their seat belts. Also, 30 drivers were cited for speeding. Three people were taken into custody for gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation or for outstanding warrants.
"The Safe and Sober program allowed us to have more squads on our roadways during Thanksgiving holiday travel," State Patrol Lt. Dave ZumBerg said in a news release.
Safe and Sober is a statewide and national traffic safety campaign funded by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Flu clinic set at Crow Wing Power
The Crow Wing County Health Department will sponsor a flu clinic from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday at Crow Wing Power.
Cost of the flu shot is $10. The health department will bill Medicare and Medicaid if you bring your card. If you have Managed Care Medicare (HMO) or Managed Care MA, you must pay for the shot or see your doctor.
For more information, call 824-1080.
CARE committee to meet Tuesday
The CARE Children, Youth and Families committee will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the Sawmill Inn in Brainerd.
CARE is open to anyone who is interested in dialogue on programs and collaborative work that would benefit Crow Wing County children, youths and families.