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The body discovered in a tote on the shore of Mille Lacs Lake last week was identified as Rodney Pendegayosh, Jr. A couple has been arrested in the case. Bradley Weyaus of Isle and Alexis Elling of Rochester are currently in custody at the Mille Lacs County Jail. Sheriff Kyle Burton gave an update on the…
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Unofficial results from the Hillsboro School District Special Election on the Debt Limit Increase: 189 YES votes 97 NO votes Passed 66% Canvassing of votes will take place at a Special School Board Meeting on April 10th at 11:00AM in the HS conference room. comments from Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda
The statutory end of the snowmobile riding season on grant-in-aid trails is midnight, March 31, when permits with private landowners expire. Snowmobile trails will remain open on public land while weather and snow conditions permit. Riders should be aware that trail grooming operations will cease when conditions are too warm to effectively groom. “We have…
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ST. PAUL, Minn., March 27, 2023 – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Minnesota State Director Colleen Landkamer today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by severe storms, flooding and tornadoes in 2022. “When an unexpected crisis impacts our lives, it reminds us of our connection to…
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People living with Type 1 Diabetes are invited to a support group facilitated by Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Diabetes Educators on Tuesday, April 4, at 6 p.m. in the new CRMC Super One Clinic Wellness Education Room. A CRMC Diabetes Educator will be speaking. Individuals are encouraged to bring their support person with them. Healthy…
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ULEN, MN—The City of Ulen will have a new treasurer next week. Sandy Braseth is retiring and will be replaced by Mike Boman. Sandy’s last day will be April 1st.
The Pine to Prairie Pheasants Forever Chapter that serves Mahnomen and Becker Counties is having its annual banquet and fundraiser Friday night at the Holiday Inn in Detroit Lakes. Dave Blomseth with the Pine to Prairie Chapter talks about Friday’s event. Blomseth says proceeds from Friday’s fundraiser will stay in the region. There will be…
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HALSTAD, MN—The City of Halstad honored not one, but two citizens of the year at Monday night’s community dinner. Paul and Carol Walswick received the honor at the annual dinner sponsored by the Halstad EDA. Paul talked about getting the award. Walswick told R&J Broadcasting’s Joe Lancello how he and his wife have contributed to…
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Mark Persons, Chaplain and Webmaster at the Brainerd VFW and Dave Meyer, Commander of the Crow Wing County Disabled American Veterans, remind us of the National Vietnam Veterans Day event at the Brainerd VFW on March 29th, 2023. Also, volunteer Nancy Cross provides information regarding the Crow Wing County All Veterans Memorial DonorBrick program fundraiser.
Aitkin Schools Superintendent Dan Stifter joined the show to talk about the upcoming Concert Choir’s performance of “Shrek: The Musical”, information on the Facilities Plans and Strategic Planning, and a Special School Board Election on May 9th: