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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/22/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding their program to provide Minnesotans with free COVID-19 at-home rapid testing through community-based organizations around the state. MDH will be providing over 300,000 rapid antigen tests kits to local public health agencies, tribal health, food shelves, and COVID-19 Community Coordinators to…
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The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting and Health and Human Services meeting for Tuesday, February 22nd at 9am has been moved to March 1st for 9am at the Government Center in Aitkin Schools Aitkin – Closed; ELearning Day; NO after school activities Brainerd Public Schools – Closed; ELearning Day Central Lakes College, Brainerd and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Jaques Art Center in Aitkin is hosting a month-long online auction to help defray the costs of operating the Center with over 100 items ranging from local artwork, games, puzzles, and much more. In our conversation with Barden Heft he mentioned that bids on items can…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The VELYS Robotic Assistant has been playing an integral part of total knee replacements for Riverwood Healthcare for the start of 2022. The system provides up-to-the-second information for the surgeon to have precise knowledge to perform the best operation possible. We spoke to Physician Assistant Tom Lewandowski…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/21/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Highway Department will be closed Monday, February 21st in observance of Presidents’ Day, but will still be active with snow and ice conditions present during the first half of the week. County maintenance crews are anticipating snow and ice conditions starting Monday. Snow…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/21/22) (Minnesota) — As the Minnesota House maps continue to adjust, two candidates have risen to voice their plans to run in the new Districts of 6A and 10B. Isaac Schultz of Upsala announced his campaign for the newly-created District 10B covering the southern half of Morrison County, most of Benton…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/18/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Lakes Area United Way has recently added Aitkin County to their service area in an effort to provide programs that support education, health, and financial stability. Also serving Crow Wing and Cass counties, we spoke with LAUW Executive Johnathan Aga about the work they do and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/18/22) (Crosby, MN) — Crow Wing County Seniors age 60 and olders will be able to pick up free frozen meals in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium on Monday, February 21st from 11am-2pm. The meals, provided by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud’s Senior Dining program,…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/18/22) (Minnesota) — Following the cancellation of two federal mining leases for the proposed Twin Metals project back on January 26th, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued a letter concerning the State Environmental Impact Statement and Income Contract between the two entities. In the letter from DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/18/22) (Aitkin County, MN) — As the State Legislature has made adjustments to their District Maps, it was announced Wednesday that House District 7A Representative Spencer Igo, R-Grand Rapids, will seek re-election this Fall. District 7A, now spanning from just south of McGregor along Highway 210 and north of Hill City…
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