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Bear hunters who enter the lottery for bear hunting licenses should check to see if they were selected for a license. The DNR has mailed postcards to lottery winners and hunters can also check the DNR website to see if they were selected. The deadline to purchase a bear license is Monday, Aug. 1. Surplus…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Transportation invites the public and transportation stakeholders to review and comment on the 2022–2041 Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan. Updated every five years, the SMTP is the highest policy plan for transportation in Minnesota. It outlines objectives, performance measures, strategies and actions to help advance MnDOT’s vision of…
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Post for the McGregor School District #4 Facebook page: Student Handbooks for the 2022-2023 school year have been placed on the District Webpage.Some items to be aware of for the high school:1) COMMUNICATION DEVICESMcGregor ISD #4 understands that distractions caused by cell phones can cause a non-optimal learning environment, and unnecessary distractions to the user…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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