Author: Devon Krueger

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Wild deer found with CWD in Grand Rapids

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/24/22) (Grand Rapids, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is responding to the discovery of a wild white tailed deer infected with Chronic Wasting Disease within the City of Grand Rapids. With this discovery, the DNR is also taking steps to update their response plan that will better reflect…
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March 23, 2022 0

McGregor Public Library back with Preschool Storytime

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/24/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor Public Library returns with their preschool storytime April through May with kids and their caregivers being able to read stories, sing songs, and bring home take-and-make craft kits. The Library will have preschool storytime on Fridays at 10:30am April 1st through May 20th. This storytime…
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March 23, 2022 0

Northland Foundation award KIDS PLUS Youth in Philanthropy grants

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/24/22) (Northern MN) — The Northland Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy Board recently awarded $4,360 in grants this winter to support children-and-youth projects in Northern Minnesota and the 5 Native communities they serve. The grants came from the KIDS PLUS Youth in Philanthropy Board made up of middle and high school students…
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March 23, 2022 0

W&W Wednesday: ‘400 years after extinction, beavers return to major city to combat flood concerns’

https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2022/03/22/beavers-combat-floods/7081647949745/


March 23, 2022 0

Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District preparing for Culvert Inventory, Gravel Pit Inspections; looking for AIS Inspectors

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Despite the recent weather conditions, the Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District is going to be picking up activity out in the woods with a handful of projects on tap for the Spring and Summer. In our recent conversation with SWCD Manager Steve Hughes mentioned their…
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March 22, 2022 0

CLC, Performing Arts Center partner; In search of New Director

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Central Lakes College Foundation recently announced a new partnership with the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and has begun the process of searching for a new Director. As an integral part of the Central Lakes College, the PAC will work with the Foundation to continue…
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March 22, 2022 0

Cuyuna Food Shelf receives $1K from Fire, Police patch fundraiser; Down Syndrome Awareness patches available

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department Relief Association recently presented a check to the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf from the sale of “New Years Themed” Cuyuna Fire and Police Department Patches. The fundraiser brought in a total of $1,029 with each patch selling for $10 a patch. A picture…
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March 22, 2022 0

Turkey Hunting opens in April

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Minnesota) — As we usher in the spring season, turkey hunting season is only weeks away!  For those hunters that haven’t done so already, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sending a reminder to purchase your turkey hunting licenses. The Youth and Archery Season opens April 13th and runs…
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March 22, 2022 0