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RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE: (St. Paul, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded $120,000 to combat noxious weeds across Minnesota. Twenty-seven projects are being funded though the 2022 Noxious Weed and Invasive Plant Grant. The money, awarded to cities, counties, townships, conservation districts, and tribal nations, will be used to purchase…
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MnDOT is hosting a virtual public meeting on Monday, July 25, at 12:15 p.m. to provide updates on the Twin Ports Interchange project in Duluth. To join the virtual meeting visit: mndot.gov/d1/projects/twin-ports-interchange/meetings. Those without internet access can also join by calling 855-282-6330 and entering access code 2489 511 9545. For those unable to attend in person,…
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RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH: Patients registered in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program will be eligible to buy gummies and chews from the state’s medical cannabis dispensaries starting Aug. 1. In preparation for the change, registered patients who are interested in these medical cannabis products can make an appointment for a consultation with a medical…
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The Lakes Area Music Festival opens its 14th annual season on July 30 and 31 with “Tribute to the Earth.” Saturday’s concert begins at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday’s event is at 2 p.m. – both in the new Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, located in Brainerd. This orchestral concert, led by music director, Christian Reif, includes…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/21/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Crisis Line and Referral Service of Brainerd Executive Director Mary Marana recently spoke with us on the upcoming Armed Forces Veterans Tribute Day on Friday, July 22nd. With events beginning at 1pm, Marana mentioned the events surrounding the All Veterans Memorial in Brainerd as well as the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Toward Zero Death held their monthly meeting Tuesday with a special presentation from MADD, updates on accidents on the junction of Highway 169/Aitkin County Road 3, and looking ahead othe TZD Statewide Conference in October. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Regional Program Manager Megan Helberg…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/21/22) (Pillager, MN) — The Pillager School Board held their regular meeting Monday night from the High School Media Center. Action times did include approving the Transportation contract between Fornshell Transportation and Pillager Public Schools. Approval was given for the 2022-23 Elementary, Secondary, Activities, Technology, and Gifted and Talented Handbooks. The…
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People who need someone to talk to or listen are welcome to attend a mental health support group, I.O.U. (Importance of Unimpaired), on Monday, July 25, at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. The confidential, non-religious based support group type environment allows those attending to share, learn, inspire, and more regarding all concerns about mental health, according…
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Deerwood Civic & Commerce is hosting a benefit concert during Summerfest, this year! Minnesota’s largest Chicago tribute band, Duluth Transit Authority, will be performing at the Deerwood Auditorium. DTA’s masterful 12 piece band will bring you back to the glory days of one of the longest running and most successful rock groups in history, blending…
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