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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The 131st Aitkin County Fair gets underway this week with a few added attractions that come off adjustments to longstanding features of the Fairgrounds that were damaged in spring storms. Aitkin County Fair Board member Kirk Peysar about making the necessary adjustments of moving exhibitors to other…
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The Lakes Area Music Festival’s Prelude Series will feature rising stars and award-winning talent in a tour of Central Minnesota. Over three weekends, July 9-24, LAMF artists will give free concerts in Aitkin, Nisswa, Brainerd, Crosslake, and Deerwood. On July 9 at Aitkin’s Butler Building, and July 10 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Safety on the 4th of July was mentioned in our recent conversation with Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan for people that will be lighting off fireworks in or around town. Chief Ryan talked about proper fireworks that can be lit in town and keep everyone safe. Fire-starting…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — 11 years of planning and one month of preparation are still ahead of the Aitkin All Class Reunion, August 6-9th in Aitkin. We chatted recently with All Class Reunion Committee members Wendi Johnson and Gary Tibbitts about the first step of getting ready for the big weekend…
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St. Cloud, Minn. – Organizations that support youth in building their career skills or support activities that address active lifestyles and well-being, are encouraged to apply for a Bernick Family Foundation grant. Applications are now being accepted through August 31, 2022. The Bernick Family Foundation supports two key focus areas through their grant round; youth…
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Staples, MN – July 1, 2022 — The Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota has recognized Lakewood Health System is an Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) for their commitment to, and development of, an inclusive and equitable culture within their business and region. The I-WE designation was created to recognize and promote inclusive employers, reduce regional…
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Four Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Technicians today received the first Toby Rowan Memorial Scholarships to pursue their Paramedic Licensure. EMTs Tanya Eckhout of Garrison, Madison Hester of Deerwood, Kendra Kimball of Crosby, and Asha Roberts of Brainerd each received $1,000. The scholarship fund was established last year to honor Paramedic Toby Rowan of Fifty…
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