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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/20/22) (Hill City, MN) — Notes from the City of Hill City Council meeting from January 11th including setting Mayor Appointments and reviewing bids for the Water Tower and Playground. Under Department Reports, the Fire Department will be having a Retirement Dinner for their Retirees on February 28th at 6pm. The…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/20/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Discussion on Talon Metals Corp and their Tamarack Nickel Project highlighted a good portion of our conversation with District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck and how this project would be greatly beneficial infrastructurally. Lueck noted Talon’s partnership with Tesla for the first US nickel supply, which would…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/19/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is now offering the latest in robotic technology that helps surgeons perform more precise knee replacement surgeries. In our monthly update with CRMC, we spoke to Certified Nurse Practitioner Adam English about the VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution provides precise surgery tailored to each patient…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/19/22) (Brainerd, MN) — CEO/General Manager of Consolidated Telephone Company (CTC) Kristi Westbrock was recently appointed by the Federal Communications Commission to serve as their Telecommunications Interagency Working Group. In a release from CTC and FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, the 12-person group will be developing recommendations that address the workforce needs…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/19/22) (Northeast MN) — The Northland Foundation announced two individuals have recently joined their staff to help serve Northeastern Minnesota and the five tribal nations’ shared geography. Nichele Canavan and Taylor Holm will join the Northland Foundation in helping further the seven county Arrowhead Region of Northeast Minnesota through its Grant…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/19/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The East Central Regional Library locations in Aitkin and McGregor are opening a chance for you to reserve ‘Nailed It! Valentine’s Day Edition’ to their locations for a creative family contest of replicating cookie recipes with hilarious and tasty results. Registration is now open through participating ECRL…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/18/22) (Crosby, MN) — The Hallett Community Center reported positive actions happening to start 2022 during the Crosby City Council meeting from Monday, January 10th. At her first meeting as General Manager for the Hallett Community Center, Katherine Carpenter noted that new classes and programs will be offered in the coming…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/18/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Brainerd Jaycees will be presenting America’s Ice Fishing Tournament this Saturday, January 22nd from 8am-3pm. After shifting the annual Ice Fishing Extravaganza to a virtual format that raised $125,357.17 from over 4,700 registered participants, the Brainerd Jaycees decided to set up a completely separate, new virtual…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/18/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Under the guidance of MinnState and the Minnesota Department of Health, the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center will be postponing four upcoming events “due to the impact of OVID on our community.” The four events include “I Am…He Said, a Celebration of the Music of Neil…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/18/22) (Brainerd, MN) — After Crow Wing County Offices were closed Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day, the Highway Department will be busy with snow removal throughout the week. County maintenance crews will perform snow removal on various county roads, most notably CSAH 48 in Baxter on Wednesday and…
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