Repesentative Dale Lueck speaks on ‘No’ Special Session
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/30/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The prospect of State Legislators coming back together to work on bills and potential laws that would greatly impact local communities through a Special Legislative Sessions, looks null in void after our latest chat with District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck. Representative Lueck spoke about Governor Tim…
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Health & Human Services meets with Aitkin County Board
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/30/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their monthly update with Health and Human Services with presentations from Adult Social Services highlighting the morning of Tuesday, June 27th. Kim Larson and Nick Anderson gave a presentation on the Comprehensive Re-Entry Program, to assist incarcerated individuals challenged with…
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More food benefits for young children on the way
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause food insecurity, especially for children who aren’t getting meals at school or child care centers, families with children age 5 and younger will soon get a little more help putting healthy meals on their tables. Beginning in late June, the Minnesota Department of Human Services will begin issuing…
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BWSR accepting applications for Clean Water Fund grants
ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) is now seeking applications for its Clean Water Fund Competitive Grants Program. More than $11 million in grants and $8 million in loans are available to local governments in fiscal year 2023, which begins July 1. Eligible applicants include soil and water conservation districts,…
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LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICE SEEKS FOSTER GRANDPARENT VOLUNTEERS
TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH
(June 28, 2022) — Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is seeking volunteers for its Foster Grandparent program, in partnership with AmeriCorps Seniors, a national service agency, to offer guidance and encouragement to at-risk children and youth in the community. Foster Grandparent volunteers are older adults who traditionally offer one-to-one mentoring in the classroom and…
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Second Urologist Joins CRMC
(Crosby, MN) — Urologist Matthew Watson, D.O., in August will join the Medical Staff of Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby. Dr. Watson will provide state-of-the-art care in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of both male and female urinary tract conditions and reproductive issues. Care will include screening, diagnostic evaluation, the full spectrum of clinical urology,…
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City of Pierz approves school resource officer, transfer funds at June 27th meeting
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/29/22) (Pierz, MN) — The City of Pierz approved transfer of funds and approved a contract for a school resource officer during their regular Council meeting from Monday night. In our update with Mayor Dave Fischer, the City of Pierz denied approval of a building structure permit. The City did approve…
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