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Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District looking to bring more AIS inspectors, use newest decontamination unit

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District is gearing up once again for another busy open-water season with out-of-town visitors and local mainstays getting the watercraft back into the lakes. Our most recent conversation with Aitkin County SWCD manager Steve Hughes, previous inspectors are returning but…
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April 3, 2022 0

Deerwood City Council meeting set for April 4th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/4/22) (Deerwood, MN) — The Deerwood City Council meeting Monday will hold a Public hearing and post a personnel opening from the Council Chambers of the Deerwood Auditorium. The Council will be looking to approve a resolution of a donation from Steve’s Drafting and the resignation of an office assistant. Mary…
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April 3, 2022 0

Central Minnesota Community, Initiative Foundations open Rural Poverty Grant applications

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/4/22) (Central Minnesota) — The Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation jointly announced they are now accepting grant applications for the 2022 Rural Poverty Grant Round. The two foundations have made $20,000 available to grant to nonprofits, schools and government agencies who are working to develop solutions and implement…
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April 3, 2022 0

Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida talks Spring Flooding

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Aitkin, MN) —  As the recent snowfall continues to melt, soaks into the ground, and fills the lakes and rivers, the probability of Spring flooding is on the rise after checking in with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida. Even with bare ground now and the effects of drought conditions from…
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March 31, 2022 0

Ranger Made Open House coming April 7th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Crosby, MN) — The new $3.6 million state-of-the-art student managed manufacturing company, Ranger Made, located inside Crosby-Ironton High School will be on showcase with an open house Thursday, April 7th from 5-7pm. In Ranger Made, students design, create, manufacture, and sell various products. The facility includes wood and metal fabrication…
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March 31, 2022 0

Crossing Arts opens ‘Youth At Art’ exhibition on April 1st

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance opens their newest exhibition, ‘Youth At Art” tonight to highlight the work from local students in their lively floor-to-ceiling display. The exhibition will run through April 30th and there will not be a public reception. Crossing Arts will be open April 1st until…
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March 31, 2022 0

DNR reminds homeowners of tips to avoid bears this Spring

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22)(Minnesota) — As they break out of hibernation, bears will be foraging for food and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds homeowners to check their property for food sources that could attract them.Some helpful tips do include avoid feeding birds from April 1-November 1st or hang bird feeders 10 feet…
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March 31, 2022 0

Aitkin County Friends of the Arts bringing entertainment this Spring, all year

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Aitkin, MN) — After hosting the “Kiss off Winter, Spring Dance Party” last weekend and comedian C Willi Myles coming Friday to the Butler Building in Aitkin, the Aitkin County Friends of the Arts are keeping up with shows and programs on a monthly basis. We chatted with Christian McShane…
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March 30, 2022 0

Cuyuna Fire, Police Departments award patch proceeds to Ross Lakes First Responders

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department and Cuyuna Police Departments completed their February “Patch of the Month” fundraiser and awarded a check of $1,155 for Ross Lake First Responders. The “Heart Health” themed patches, with a touch of Valentine’s, saw their proceeds go to the purchase of a new…
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March 30, 2022 0