Aitkin County Sheriff talks ATV regulations, safety
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/16/22) (Aitkin, MN) — With increased traffic on the roadways, the need for safety measures on All Terrain Vehicles or ATVs drew the attention of Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida in our monthly conversation. As the summer is winding down and visitors are getting their last minute getaways, Sheriff Guida did…
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Senior Bean Feed set for Friday, August 19 at Itasca County Fair
The annual Itasca County Fair Senior Bean Feed will be held at noon on Friday August 19 at the Trailhead Building on the fairgrounds. This event is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Jaycees this year and is FREE to those 55 and older. This event started in 1929 during the depression when local farmers wanted…
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Disaster Recovery Checks Being Delivered to Randall Area
LITTLE FALLS, MN—Disaster recovery checks are going out during the next two weeks to 32 Randall-area homeowners and two nonprofits hit hard by a June 23-24 storm that dropped more than a foot of rain and caused the Little Elk River to overflow its banks. In total, $83,500 is being distributed by the Randall Area…
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CRMC Cancer Virtual Support Group meeting on August 18th
People who are newly diagnosed with cancer, undergoing treatment or post treatment and their significant others are invited to hear Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Chaplain Mark Henson will make a presentation about how being spiritual can help patients cope with their diagnosis and illness at CRMC’s Cancer Support Group on Thursday, Aug. 18, from 12 to…
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Lakes Area United Way ‘Retro Drive-In Movie Night’ on Friday, August 19th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/15/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Lakes Area United Way will be taking a step back in time with a retro Drive-In Movie Night on Friday, August 19th at The Woods in Merrifield. We caught up with Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jonathan Aga and he spoke about reminiscing with a…
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Expect increased congestion on Brainerd Lakes Area roads week of Monday, Aug. 15
BAXTER, Minn. – Motorists should plan for heavy traffic volumes and congestion on Highway 371 and other Brainerd Lakes Area roads in Crow Wing County. With some local roads closed for construction and more than 100,000 visitors expected to attend the 40th Annual Lucas Oil National Hot Rod Association Nationals race at the Brainerd International Raceway (BIR)…
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