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MCCL Provides Information on Safe Haven Laws

Fosston, MN — During their monthly update on the Food for Thought Program, Dick Roue of Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life discussed some safer alternatives for women going though an unplanned and perhaps unwanted pregnancy other than abortion. In response to tragedies involving abandoned infants, Minnesota enacted the Safe Place for Newborns law in 2000,…
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February 22, 2022 0

MSBA Proclaims this Week at School Board Appreciation Week

Twin Valley, MN — The Minnesota School Boards Association has set February 21-25 as Minnesota School Board Recognition Week to build awareness and understanding of the vital function elected school board members play in our society. The Norman County East and Ulen-Hitterdal School Districts are joining other public school districts from across the state to…
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February 22, 2022 0

Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl Set for this Saturday at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

Erskine, MN — Enjoy a unique winter adventure of skiing or snowshoeing through a National Wildlife Refuge by the moonlight this weekend. The Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association near Erskine invite winter enthusiasts to their annual Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl event at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, MN this Saturday,…
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February 22, 2022 0

Weather Announcements for Tuesday, Feb 22, 2022

Region 1 Girls Basketball Tournament has been postponed to a Thursday-Friday-Saturday format schedule. Thursday game times are 3:00. 4:30, 6:00, 7:30. Friday game times are 6:30 and 8:00 p.m. Game times for Saturday, February 26 are 6:30 p.m. (3rd place) and 8 p.m. (Championship)  The Rivers Edge Insurance Farmer Meeting scheduled for February 22nd at…
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February 21, 2022 0

Fosston School Superintendent Leaving After School Year

By: Laura Hamilton (2/21/2022) laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com Fosston, MN — Fosston Independent School District 601 Superintendent Sue Richards-Chase has been offered and accepted the Superintendent position at Cass Lake. Chase has family in the Cass lake area and that factored in to the decision to leave Fosston and return to the Cass Lake-Bena School district. Chase spoke…
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February 21, 2022 0

Crosby City Council meeting from Feb. 14th leads to posting of Police Chief position

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/22/22) (Crosby, MN) — The Crosby City Council meeting from Februry 14th included talks of City projects and personnel matters relating to the Crosby Police Department from the City Hall Council Chambers. Cadence Wynn, 9th grader from C-I High School and member of the Student Action Leadership Team, on planting a…
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February 21, 2022 0

Aitkin, Hill City Councils to meet Tuesday evening

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Weather permitting, the Aitkin and City of Hill City Council meetings are scheduled to meet Tuesday, February 22nd after City offices were closed in observance of the Presidents Day holiday. The Aitkin City Council meeting woll review the Aitkin County Highway Department 2022 Municipal Maintenance Agreement, open…
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February 21, 2022 0

Crossing Arts Alliance Scholarship now open to apply for

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/22/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance has opened the application process for their annual arts scholarship for graduating high school seniors in the Lakes Area. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior from Brainerd, Crosby-Ironton, Crosslake Charter, Pequot Lakes, Pillager, and Pine River schools. The applicant…
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February 21, 2022 0

MDH expanding program to provide free COVID-19 at-home rapid testing

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/22/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding their program to provide Minnesotans with free COVID-19 at-home rapid testing through community-based organizations around the state. MDH will be providing over 300,000 rapid antigen tests kits to local public health agencies, tribal health, food shelves, and COVID-19 Community Coordinators to…
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February 21, 2022 0

City of Nisswa Considers New Sound System for Downtown Area

(NISSWA, MN) — The city of Nisswa held its February regular council meeting last week… Among the topics discussed was the possibility of installing a new sound system for the downtown area… The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce is taking preliminary steps to identify vendors and the city is asking for public input on the idea,…
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February 21, 2022 0