Annual Bike Rodeo & Bike Parade Scheduled for Wednesday, May 4th
Ada, MN — Get the bike down from the rafters and air up the tires, this coming Wednesday, May 4th is National Bike to School Day and the City of Ada, in conjunction with the Dekko Center and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, will be hosting their annual Bike Rodeo and Parade after school for students in…
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Mudslingers OHV Club Encourages ATV Riders to be Aware of Spring Hazzards
Ada, MN — The Mudslingers OHV Club will be hosting a Youth ATV Safety course this Saturday, but at the same time are encouraging all ATV riders, young or old, to continue to practice proper safety habits as well. Given the wet conditions this spring, trails may be excessively muddy and/or washed out in certain…
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Goose River Brewing Planning for Soft Evening this Weekend
Hillsboro, ND — Goose River Brewing is planning on opening its doors to the public for the first time this weekend. Community members can get a glimpse of the Brew Pub during a soft opening scheduled for this Sunday, May 1st in downtown Hillsboro. Owner Terry Sando says they have obtained the necessary licensing to…
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Hawley School Board Planning for Fall Referendum to Address Needs of Growing District
Hawley, MN — Due to the continued growth over the last several years, the Hawley School Board has agreed to move forward with planning for a building referendum this November. However, the scope of the potential project remains to be seen. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen says that could mean expansion or it could mean constructing…
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Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from April 26th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/29/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioner held their second regular meeting of April on Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room and held discussions on Economic Development, the annual Assessment Summary, Environmental Services, and the 1st Quarter Budget Review. Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers spoke to the…
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Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District Native Plant & Tree Sales
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/29/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Closing out the month of April and looking forward to May has the Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District getting the materials together for the annual Native Plants and Trees distribution at the Aitkin County Fairgrounds. We chatted with Aitkin County SWCD Manager Steve Hughes about…
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Great River Strings with “An Appalachian Spring” concerts this weekend
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/29/22) (Deerwood, MN) — To usher in better feelings for the Spring season, The Great River Strings Orchestra will make their early year return with “An Appalachian Spring” concerts this weekend in Deerwood and Aitkin. We spoke to Great River Strings conductor Rich Aulie about the group that spans all over…
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International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Committee Member Betsy Zaren
Betsy Zaren stopped into the studio to give us a more in depth look into what transpired into the re-vote that will allow the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce to reopen.