Aitkin County CARE, McGregor Angels holding ‘Aging with Gusto’ classes in May
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County CARE will be zesting up daily activity with a focus on socialization with a new program for the month of May called “Aging with Gusto”. In speaking with CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs about the classes and the topics that will be discussed. The classes…
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Crossing Arts Alliance accepting art for ‘Salute to the Arts’ exhibit
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/3/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance is accepting submissions for their annual ‘Salute to the Arts’ exhibit that will be on display from June 10-July 2nd with the deadline to enter work on May 13th. The exhibition is open to residents of Minnesota and artists may submit up to…
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MnDOT ending all spring load limits
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/3/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be ending spring load limits in various frost zones throughout the State. Restrictions in the central frost zone will end on Friday, May 13th at 12:01am; and the north-central and north frost zones will be ending on Monday, May 16th at 12:01am.…
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Kim Crockett for Secretary for State from Monday, May 2nd
Our full conversation with Kim Crockett from Monday, May 2nd on the Wake The Lakes Morning Show
Aitkin Mayor Workman talks Warming House, Ordinance updates, new Apartment buildings work
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Progress is coming to some bigger projects to the City of Aitkin after our most recent conversation with Mayor Megan Workman. Further talks and movement going ahead at the future designs and plans for the City Park Warming House/Community Room are seeing bigger strides. Updates and clarification…
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Cuyuna Lakes Pickleball Association growing game in area
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Crosby, MN) — The recent rise in pickleball players of all ages has presented a great opportunity for the Cuyuna Lakes Pickleball Association to help grow the game and introduce the simple sport to all. We chatted with Brad Miller and Nate Schultz about the sheer size of pickleball’s reach…
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Crow Wing County Highway Department will be crack sealing, sweeping this week
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Highway Department will be at work with various projects including crack sealing, sweeping, and gravel work through the county this week. County maintenance crews will be performing crack sealing operations on CSAH 1, east of Highway 6 in Emily to the Aitkin County…
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State Forest Roads and Trails still a concern for spring flooding
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Northern MN) — As we begin the month of May and Spring rains continue, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sends caution to state forest road and trail users to watch for flooding and damage in the northern third of the state. The DNR notes to stay safe on state…
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Registration Open for Confidence Learning Center’s Camp Classic Weekend
(Press Release)EAST GULL LAKE, MINN –Confidence Learning Center has opened registration for the 2022 Camp Classic Weekend. The Camp Classic Weekend consists of a golf and fishing tournament, the Sertoman Mariucci Fest, and a live/silent auction June 17th-18th 2022. The Camp Classic Weekend is the largest in-house fundraiser for the Programs and Campers at Confidence Learning…
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