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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/14/22) (Crosby, MN) — The next step in showing off the new CTE Building at the Crosby-Ironton School District is coming together with students making strides at showcasing their work of “Ranger Made” and their manufacturing compact. In our chat with Crosby-Ironton Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland mentioned that Ranger Made’s handiwork…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/14/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative recently announced their 2021 Commitment to Community Award winner to recognize Aitkin Youth Fastpitch as a group with the effort to make the area a better place to live and work. According to the MLEC Facebook page, an award plaque and a…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/14/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor Lakes Area Foundation has granted record funds for 5 community organizations for 2022 in an effort to support the ongoing education that focus on ecological, educational, environmental, and social areas. The MLAF is granting $9,835 to the McGregor ANGELS, McGregor School District, McGregor Food Shelf,…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Home Grown Local Radio learned on the evening of Tuesday January 11th the passing of former ‘Voice of the Gobblers’ and longtime sports announcer Bill Stimac passed away from COVID-19 complications. Stimac was a stalwart announcer for Gobbler Sports and for KKIN Radio. While also filling in…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin School Board meeting from Monday, January 12th established their 2022 Board and conducted other organizational matters from the High School Media Center. Before conducting business for the meeting, current Board Chair Dennis Hasskamp called attention to the tragic passing of students Westin Justen and Isaac…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/13/22) (Crosby, MN) — Plans are in place going into the end of the school year for the Crosby-Ironton School District for Phase 3 of the Referendum Construction projects. In our chat with Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland spoke about how demolition is starting now in preparation for a busy summer. The…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/13/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is getting a jump start on 2022 road construction projects by clearing trees and brush the state right-of-way in the central part of the state. Tree cutting and brush removal will help clear areas for construction and improve areas of drainage once the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Minnesota) — ‘Take A Kid Fishing Weekend’ returns Saturday, January 15th through Monday, January 17th where Minnesota residents can go ice fishing for free if they are with a child 15 years old or younger. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesotans 15 years or younger don’t need…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public for a free webinar on ice fishing for panfish today at 12pm. DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor Scott Mackenthun will discuss tips and techniques anglers can use to have fun catching sunfish, crappie, and perch. Registration is required and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Crosby, MN) — The Crosby City Council’s first regular meeting of 2022 included a public hearing on an alley vacation request and Committee Appointments in the Council Chamber at City Hall Monday night. City Administrator Matthew Hill provided the background for the alley vacation during the public hearing. The Council…
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