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Crow Wing County has entered into a contract with Anderson Brothers Construction for the reconstruction of the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4 and CSAH 18. The project will consist of regrading the intersection to accommodate a left turn lane and a new bituminous surface. Construction is planned to begin August 15, 2022…
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Timm Ringhoffer talks with Jon McDonald about some fire safety issues and how controlled burning is used in conservation. Timber sales in the area were also discussed.
Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th at Fertile City Hall. The council recently got back some estimates on their proposed Community Center remodel project. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says there going to check back with their engineers as some of the costs were…
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Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of complaints in recent months in regards to ATV, golf cart, and mini truck use on county and township roads. Polk County has an ordinance that allows their use, however not all townships or towns have adopted it. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman…
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Jim Mayne from Deerwood Civic & Commerce talks about the events, benefit concert, food, vendors, raffle, and more for Deerwood Summerfest August 12-13:
Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th. With less than a month until the new school year starts, Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek reported that they are more than likely going to be short staffed as they struggle to fill the last few positions. The good…
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Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Fellowship-trained surgeon Jeffrey Klassen, M.D. talks about his orthopedic care in shoulder and elbow injuries, surgical options, physical therapy, and more:
ADA, MN—There are a great many people who want your identity—so they can rip you off. Christopher Tangen, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, says the elderly are a big target area. Tangen says there are several things scam artists will ask you that should raise a red flag.…
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Hawley, MN — The Hawley School Board this week officially gave the green light to move forward with a building bond referendum during this fall’s general election. At a special meeting on Monday night, the board opted to move forward with a $53 million referendum. Included in that $53 million would be the construction of…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first August meeting Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room with Budget Presentations from Health and Human Services and General Government highlighting the majority of the meeting. Environmental Services Director Andrew Carlstrom began the meeting by presenting a Patriot…
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