MSP Captain Fulton talks TZD, Winter Driving Safety on December 28th Community Connection
Minnesota State Patrol Captain Adam Fulton joined the show to give updates on DWI Enforcement, Winter Driving Safety, Crash/Incident Numbers for 2022:
Weird and Wacky Wednesday: “Woman dismissed from Job after TikTok videos argues her back issues”
A Spanish woman on paid leave from a supermarket job due to an apparent back injury, has been notified of her permanent dismissal after her employer found TikTok videos showing her twerking and busting out other dance moves that would be difficult to do with her supposed back problems. The woman, identified as “Mrs. Piedad,”…
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Aitkin County Public Health hosting Smoking Cessation Classes in Jan, Feb
A smoking cessation class will be held in January at the Aitkin Public Library courtesy of the American Lung Association. Brea Hamsdorf and Liz Short from Aitkin County Public Health shared the details:. There are several thing that make it especially hard to quit smoking tobacco: Short made clear this isn’t a high-pressure environment: Classes…
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Jaques Art Center prepping for “All Jaques” Show in New Year
The Jaques Art Center in Aitkin held a marketplace of local artist over the holidays. Barden Heft dropped by to talk about the all- Jaques show (is) coming up next: The reception will be sometime in mid-January: When Heft says “all Jaques,” he means it: There’ll be an exciting new addition for a bit: The Jaques Art…
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Aitkin Mayor Workman gives update on snow removal practices; residents and businesses ‘doing their part’
Aitkin Mayor Megan Workman spoke to us recently about the recent snowfalls. Home and business owners are responsible for maintaining clear sidewalks to preserve walkability: If it still doesn’t get cleared, the City has some costly options: However, downed trees are also the responsibility of the homeowner: Our full Conversation with Mayor Workman is on the Wake…
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Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter on December 27th Community Connection
Aitkin Public Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter spoke about the process for closing schools due to weather, the Aitkin Quarterbacks Club Holiday Basketball Tournament this week, and new School Baord members and a Special Election coming up in the New Year:
Tuesday Moron Lawbreaker of the Week: “After not getting notified, PA man shoots up Little Caesers”
A Pennsylvania man who was unhappy with his “Pizza Pizza” order decided to show his disappointment by shooting up the Little Caesars branch that he felt shorted by. William Pabon allegedly called the location twice to check on an order he thought was late, and when he wasn’t satisfied with the customer service, he picked…
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