Lake Park-Audubon to Pilot New Raider Academy Next Fall
Lake Park, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School District is looking to pilot a new program to provide more opportunities for their excelling students to excel even further. Dr. Tim Godfrey, Lake Park-Audubon Superintendent, says this fall they are planning to launch their new personalized learning initiative called Raider Academy. Dr. Godfrey also shared that…
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Mahnomen County Assessor Explains Property Valuation Process
Mahnomen, MN — Property owners may have gotten letters in the mail this past month with updates to their property value and many communities are currently in the process of hosting their Tax Equalization Hearings. It’s not uncommon for values to jump higher or even drop lower dramatically from year to year. To provide more…
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Ladies Game Night This Thursday at Ada Events Center
Ada, MN — Ladies….get ready to double down on the fun and socializing this Thursday night! The Dekko Community Center is hosting their first ever Ladies Game Night on Thursday, May 5th at the Ada Events Center. The Ladies Game Night, which is being used a fundraiser to replace the Dekko Center Hot Tub, will…
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Aitkin County CARE, McGregor Angels holding ‘Aging with Gusto’ classes in May
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County CARE will be zesting up daily activity with a focus on socialization with a new program for the month of May called “Aging with Gusto”. In speaking with CARE Executive Director Lynne Jacobs about the classes and the topics that will be discussed. The classes…
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Crossing Arts Alliance accepting art for ‘Salute to the Arts’ exhibit
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/3/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance is accepting submissions for their annual ‘Salute to the Arts’ exhibit that will be on display from June 10-July 2nd with the deadline to enter work on May 13th. The exhibition is open to residents of Minnesota and artists may submit up to…
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MnDOT ending all spring load limits
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/3/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be ending spring load limits in various frost zones throughout the State. Restrictions in the central frost zone will end on Friday, May 13th at 12:01am; and the north-central and north frost zones will be ending on Monday, May 16th at 12:01am.…
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MN House & Senate Reach Agreement on UI and Frontline Worker Bonuses
St. Paul, MN — An agreement between leaders in the House and Senate to fully replenish the unemployment insurance trust fund at $2.7 billion and provide bonuses to workers whose job put them at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 was formally approved by a conference committee late Thursday. The House and the Senate approved the…
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Representative Rob Ecklund (DFL) Int’l Falls.
Rob Ecklund called in from St. Paul to discuss the topics and issues that are being taken up on the House floor and debated. Main topic was the unemployment payback as well as the Hero Pay agreement.
Norman County Demolition Landfill Provides Option for Many Items Not Accepted During Clean-Up Days
Gary, MN — The City of Ada will be hosting their Spring Clean Up later this week and although it is a great opportunity to get rid of most of your extra garbage, there are still a number of items that won’t be accepted. That includes fluorescent light bulbs, paint, appliances, and items considered white…
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