Aitkin City Council meeting from July 18th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/26/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council meeting from July 18th featured talks on filing for candidacy for 2 City Council seats, discussion on cameras at the City Park, and updates from the Street Department on inspections and designations. City Administrator Mike Skrbich presented the public notice to file for…
Read more
Lakes Are United Way hosting Retro Drive-In August 19th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/26/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Jumping from one big event to another, the Lakes Area United Way will host a retro drive-in movie night at The Woods Hotel & Retreat on August 19th. In our monthly conversation with Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jonathan Aga says this event will offer a…
Read more
Crow Wing County reschedules closing of County Road 121
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/26/22) (Brainerd, MN) — In a release from the Crow Wing County Highway Department: County maintenance crews will be closing the north portion of County Road 121, north of St. Mathias, for a culvert replacement Wednesday, July 27th, from 7am-3:30pm. Motorists should use County Roads 2, 131, and 21, during this…
Read more
McGregor School District changes Elementary Open House schedule
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/26/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School District is making a change to their yearly Open House for Elementary students and parents on Thursday, September 1st from 12:30-7pm.. In a post from the McGregor School District #4 Facebook page, families will sign up for an individual 15 minute conference with the…
Read more
Northland Foundation awards 46 quarterly grants totaling $653,054 from April through June 2022
Northeast MN and five Tribal nations’ shared geography – The Northland Foundation made 21 grants to nonprofit organizations, schools, and Native nations as well as 25 Tech Boost initiative grants made to small businesses which underwent technology audits. The two largest grants last quarter were part of a special funding opportunity to support systems change work in the region,…
Read more
City of Crosby to hold election with Mayor, 2 Council seats open
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/25/22) (Crosby, MN) — In our monthly conversation about what is going on with the City of Crosby, City Administrator Matthew spoke on the upcoming elections for coveted positions including the Mayor’s office and 2 City Council seats. Administrator Hill noted two important dates for Crosby city residents to remember. Needed…
Read more