Free, Frozen Meals for Crow Wing County Seniors on Monday, August 15th
Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium located at 23770 Forest Road on Monday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this drive-through, no-contact distribution,…
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Akeley man killed in motorcycle, trailer incident on Highway 371
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/9/22) (Nisswa, MN) — A 26-year-old Akeley man was killed Saturday after striking a boat trailer while driving his Harley Davidson in the Nisswa area. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Alex Nelson of Akeley was driving his 2007 Harley Davidson Cruiser southbound on Highway 371 approaching Nashway Road. A 2007…
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Kettle River man killed, Aitkin man injured in crash on Highway 210 near County Road 32
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/9/22) (Deerwood, MN) — A Kettle River man was killed and an Aitkin man suffered life threatening injuries when two vehicles collided on Highway 210 near Crow Wing County Road 32 on Saturday. According to a report from the Minnesota State Patrol, a 1995 Jeep Wrangler, driven by 17-year-old Sebastian Blondo…
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Lakes Jam announces first Country headliner for 10th Anniversary
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/9/22) (Brainerd, MN) — This past week, Lakes Jam General Manager Ken Lacey spoke to R&J Broadcasting, Incorporated to name one of the Country music headliners slated to take the stage at Brainerd International Raceway on Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Hardy, may be a familiar voice that people may not completely…
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Central Lakes Rotary talks “REHT Music Festival” this weekend at Lakes Music & Events Park
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/9/22) (Pine River, MN) — Members of the Central Lakes Rotary Club spoke with Home Grown Local Radio about the upcoming “Rotary Ends Human Trafficking” Music Festival, set to take place August 12-14 at the Lakes Music & Events Park just north of Pine River on Highway 371. Mary Kay Verkennes…
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Crossing Arts Alliance Creativity Kits to be distributed this weekend
Brainerd, MN – Join us on Saturday, August 13th, 10 to noon, when we will be giving out creativity kits to anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of Crossing Arts. Kits include two art projects, a coloring sheet, and more! This month we will be creating stick people and…
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