Weird & Wacky Wednesday: Feline social media star with unusual eyes to serve as ‘Mayor of Hell’
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Emerald Ash Borer found in Carlton, Lake counties
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Northern Minnesota) —The Minnesota Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of emerald ash borer (EAB) in Carlton and Lake counties for the first time. In Lakes County, a staff member of the Superior Hiking Trail Association noticed insect and woodpecker damage to an ash tree along a trail in…
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DNR, Mille Lacs Tourism Council hosting meet-and-greet April 28th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Mille Lacs Lake, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Mille Lacs Tourism Council is holding a community meet-and-greet gathering from 5:30-7pm on Thursday, April 28th at Izaty’s Resort on Mille Lacs Lake. Ann Brucciani Lyon will present a short introduction about the “Keep It Clean” campaign. Carl…
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Riverwood NP Josh Jacobson talks growth of same-day orthopedic care at Minnesota Center for Orthopedic Care
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Growth for same-day orthopedic care at Riverwood Healthcare and the Minnesota Center for Orthopedics has been a pride for Nurse Practitioner Joshua Jacobson and the treatments offered to young and old. Jacobson did mention in our conversation that his colleagues at the Center for Orthopedic Care at…
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McGregor School Board votes to discontinue Activity Bus at April 25th meeting
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board held their regular meeting for the month of April on Monday as they looked at their FY23 Preliminary Budget and personnel matters from the High School Library. Business Manager Shauna Dalchow reviewed the initial numbers for the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget which could…
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Representative Dale Lueck talks Property Tax Values in District 10B
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Aitkin, MN) — In our most recent Legislative update with District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck, he wanted to bring light to the number of conversations he has held regarding property valuations in Crow Wing County. Representative Lueck first noted this concern for his constituents comes at the County level,…
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City of Hill City Council busy with meetings all day on April 26th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Hill City, MN) — The City of Hill City Council will have a full agenda ahead with 5 separate meetings convening on Tuesday, April 26th from the Hill City Community Room. The Council will begin the day with the Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting at 11am. A Work Session…
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Long Lakes Conservation Center to offer Summer Camps for first time since 2018
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Palisade, MN) — Long Lakes Conservation Center will offer full summer camps for the first time since 2018, ranging from beginner, intermediate, and advanced Firearm Safety Training, Outdoor Explorers Adventure Camp, Fishing Camp, and for the first time, Astronomy Camp. Fishing Camp is June 12-17; Forkhorn I will be June…
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Paul M. Thiede Tower to close temporarily starting May 2nd
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Pequot Lakes, MN) — Starting May 2nd, the Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park will be temporarily closed while crews from Anderson Brothers Construction work to create a new paved trail from the picnic shelter all the way up to the first itself. There will also be an additional day…
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