Special Interview: Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference
Jim Birkemeyer with R&J Broadcasting had an interview with Matt Wendland and Jesse Frost with the Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference:
Bagley One Act Play Headed to State Festival
The Bagley High School One Act Play cast and crew performed their show “Journey to the World’s Edge” at the section competition last Saturday in Hallock. They were among eight schools vying for the first place win and honor to represent Section 8A schools at the State Festival this week in St. Paul. The Bagley…
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Spring Turkey Hunters in WMA’s need to apply by February 11th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/9/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is reminding turkey hunters they have until Friday, February 11th to apply for turkey hunting permits for the spring seasons. A-C spring hunting season in the Mille Lacs, Carlos Avery, and Whitewater wildlife management areas will be open to turkey hunters age…
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CRMC free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group February 15th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/9/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and the Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery will be holding their free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group Tuesday, February 15, from 6-7:30pm. Pre- and post-surgical weight loss surgery patients are invited to come together to talk, share experiences, and provide emotional…
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Central Lakes College awards ‘Learn and Earn’ scholarships
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/9/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Central Lakes College announced their pilot Learn and Earn Program awarded three scholarships to the benefit of students and local businesses. Scholarship recipients include Taylor Hayford (Accounting – AAS), James Gedde (Associate of Arts), and Zachary Nelson (Business Transfer Pathway). In its first semester, the Learn and…
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Aitkin County Sheriff Guida recognizes employees, chats analyst opening in monthly update
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/9/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida took a moment to recognize a pair of hard working members of the Department and opened the chance to join the team with our most recent conversation. Sheriff Guida noted during a special recognition gathering at the January 25th Aitkin County Board…
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National Pizza Day
National Pizza Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, February 9th. KGHS/KSDM along with Boondocks Bar and Grill, Border Bar Pizza, Sammy’s Pizza, Pizza Barn, Rainy Lake Grill, and Eckman’s GM will be giving away 20 pizzas! Be listening tomorrow between 7am and 3pm for your chance to win a pizza from one of our amazing sponsors.
Esthetics by Ashley
Glow North – Esthetics by Ashley joined me for Lets Talk about it to announce their new business venture, and let us all know about what they do and what services they offer.
Increase in Syphilis cases in the Region (NWHU)
The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) catchment area is seeing an increased number of infectious syphilis cases. Although case rates have been rising since 2018, there was a drastic increase in 2021, where rates rose by 107% since 2020. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) spread through direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal,…
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DNR Conservation Officer Report District 5 2-8-22
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile activity in the area is picking up with the recent snowfall. Trails are in great shape but lake surfaces remain rough. Ice fishing has been slow on Rainy Lake, but it hasn’t stopped people from getting outdoors to enjoy the hopes of catching a fish or two.…
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