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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.


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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.


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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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District 9 Conservation Officer Reports

CO Amber Ladd (Aitkin) wrapped up work on a deer case from last fall involving wanton waste with the assistance from a warden in Wisconsin, where the suspect resides. Ladd also helped out a local resident who located a small owl that had flown into a window. The owl has been brought to the taxidermist…
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MMBA 2-8-22


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A.P. Grooming Opens New Mobile Pet Grooming Business in Fosston & Bagley

Fosston, MN — A new pet grooming business is opening this weekend in Fosston and Bagley. Operating out of a mobile grooming bus, AP Grooming owner Ashley Fults will be hosting a grand opening this weekend at her two locations, the East Polk Canine Kennels in Fosston and Fireside Grill and Patio in Bagley. Fults…
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Representative Marquart Talks Expectations as Legislative Session Gets Underway

St. Paul, MN — The 2022 Minnesota Legislative session got underway last week and there is a lot on the line this year, according to District 4B Representative Paul Marquart. Not only is it an election year, but it’s also a redistricting year and the legislature needs to address a more than $7 billion budget…
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Between Giving Hearts Days & Benefit Dinner, It’s a Big Week of Fundraising for St. Michael’s School

Mahnomen, MN — It’s a big week of fundraising for the St. Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen, including their biggest fundraiser of the year in their annual benefit dinner. The St. Michael’s School Benefit Dinner is scheduled for 5pm this Sunday, February 13th. Tickets are still available, according to Development Director Tina Penner, and include…
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