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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/17/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board meeting from Monday, February 14th featured discussion on the purchase of a new school bus, employee contracts, and discussion of School Board Recognition Week from the Aitkin High School Media Center. Rippleside Elementary Principal Andy Dokken, representing the American Indian Advisory Committee,…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/17/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Over two weeks into the start of the 2022 Legislative Session, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck returned to relay his stances for this Session and give updates on action down at the State Capital. Representative Lueck was able to meet with members of Talon Metals Corp…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/17/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County is reminding property owners that they will soon be receiving their annual property tax statement for taxes due this year and their notice of property valuation and classification for taxes payable next year. The Land Services Office is also asking property owners to check…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/17/22) (Grand Rapids, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers and others to comment on fisheries management in several waterbodies in the Grand Rapids area through March 15th. These comments and suggestions from the public as the DNR will be updating their fisheries management plans that identify…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Parking on Aitkin City Streets from the Police Department’s perspective has kept them really active for unfortunate reasons but keeping the roads cleared this winter has been troubling. Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan says that citations have been up this winter and noted of the current parking…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Deerwood Police Chief Mark Taylor spoke at length of his Department’s work in the last month during the Deerwood City Council meeting from Monday, February 7th from the Deerwood Auditorium. Chief Taylor first spoke about adding another squad car to their fleet. A majority of the funds…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition will be adjusting their meeting schedule and have plans for events for this Spring and Summer after meeting on Wednesday, February 9th. According to the meeting notes, TZD will be moving their monthly meeting to the 3rd Tuesday of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and the American Red Cross’ recent blood drive to replenish the local blood supply was a success on many levels. 31 units of blood were donated at Heartwood Senior Living with each unit being able to save up to 3 lives. According to…
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