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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (9/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Toward Zero Death Coalition meeting was held on Tuesday, September 20th from the Aitkin Police Department with members of law enforcement, first responders, media, and Civic leadership in attendance. TZD coordinator Amy Dotzler reminded members of the annual TZD conference set to take place…
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Getting youth outdoors in pursuit of squirrels, rabbits and other small game is the focus of Take a Kid Hunting Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25. During the weekend, adult Minnesota residents accompanied by a youth younger than age 16 may hunt small game without a license, although they must comply with…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (9/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board held their regular meeting Monday night from the High School Media Center to appoint replacements for a vacant School Board position, Chairperson and Vice Chairpersons, with other matters covering the start of the 2022-23 school year. Following the Public Comment Period, JET…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (9/21/22) (Ironton, MN) — One of the fastest growing activities across the Country will get a chance to introduce curious participants as the Cuyuna Lakes Pickleball Association will host a Beginners Clinic Thursday, September 22nd from 5-7pm at Pickleball Courts in Ironton. We caught up with Brad Miller from the Cuyuna…
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The DNR is holding the second of two confiscated equipment auctions this year on Saturday, Oct. 1. The auction will be held online at www.hillerauction.com. The list of items to be sold is on the website. The bidding catalog for the auction will be available online on Sept. 28. This will include a written description and…
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District 9 – Brainerd area CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked on small-game, bear- and archery deer-hunting activities this week. Time was spent patrolling Cass and Crow Wing counties for ATV activity. Enforcement action was taken for various offenses. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking small-game hunters and ATV riders throughout the week. Cook…
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LITTLE FALLS, MN—Many Randall-area residents continue to face challenges as they work to recover from a June 23-24 storm that dropped more than a foot of rain and caused widespread flooding when the Little Elk River overflowed its banks. About 40 homes and businesses were affected by the floodwaters. The National Weather Service deemed the…
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ST. PAUL, Minn., September 15, 2022 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Collen Landkamer today announced that the Department is accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people in rural Minnesota. The ReConnect program is a critical piece of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment…
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