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Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida talks severe weather, water levels, hiring in monthly conversation

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Aitkin, MN) — A very active month of June with summer activity coupled with severe weather related more of our monthly conversation with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida. Sheriff Guida talked about the importance of staying informed with the latest information with summer bringing severe weather and how you can…
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June 27, 2022 0

Early voting now open in Crow Wing County

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Absentee voting for the August 9th Primary Election in Crow Wing County is now open. Voters who wish to vote early can come to the Historic Courthouse during regular business hours and can pick up their absentee ballot in person at the Election Office on the 2nd…
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June 27, 2022 0

CRMC ‘Driving for Hospice’ raises almost $25K

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s 4th annual charity golf tournament, “Driving for Hospice”, at Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course in Sherwood raised almost $25,000 for area hospice patients. 32 teams with a total of 128 golfers participated in the 18-hole, best ball scramble with first place going to…
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June 27, 2022 0

Minnesota DNR reminds Mille Lacs anglers of July 1-15 walleye closure

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Mille Lacs Lake, MN) — Walleye anglers on Mille Lacs Lake have time to catch and release now through Thursday, June 30th before the two week closure in order to reduce hooking mortality, which is in place Friday, July 1st through Friday, July 15th. During the closure, angling for other…
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June 27, 2022 0

Aitkin Public School Board meeting from June 20th

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public Schools Board meeting from June 20th featured the hiring of a new Activities Director, Community Education updates, and talks on transportation from the High School Media Center. Lara Parkin, on behalf of Community Education, presented to the Board as more activity has taken place over the past year. Superintendent Dan…
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June 23, 2022 0

Local Students Among Minnesota Connections Academy’s Class of 2022

St. Paul, MN – June 23, 2022 — More than 400 graduating seniors from communities across Minnesota recently received their high school diplomas as members of Minnesota Connections Academy’s Class of 2022. The tuition-free, public online school recently celebrated the students during an in-person commencement ceremony at the Minneapolis Convention Center on June 11th. “The faculty and staff…
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June 23, 2022 0

Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee meeting is Tuesday, June 28

The Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee will meet from 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28. The meeting is hybrid — via online videoconference as well as in-person at Appeldoorn’s Sunset Bay Resort, 45401 Mille Lacs Parkway, Isle, MN 56432. The agenda will include an open water fishing season update as well as a presentation from Mille…
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June 23, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Highway Maintenance activities for the week of June 27th

County maintenance crews will perform culvert repairs and ditching work on County State AidHighways (CSAH) 23 and 22 Monday, County Road (CR) 131, Tuesday and CSAH 10, (BordenLake Road) Wednesday.County maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on CSAH 4, CSAH 2, andCSAH 16, throughout the week.County maintenance crews will perform guardrail vegetation control operations…
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June 23, 2022 0

Aitkin City Council meeting from June 20th

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council held a public hearing on Approving Issuance and Sale of Healthcare revenue for the Riverwood Healthcare construction project from the Community Room of Aitkin Public Library on Monday. During the Public Hearing, a Riverwood representative spoke to the Council on a recent financial audit that benefited this project moving forward. The public…
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June 22, 2022 0

Helpful resources from Lakes Area United Way

(Brainerd, MN) — Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Joanthan Aga took time to highlight the many resources that are available for individuals and families for educational activity, volunteerism, and financial assistance. In our monthly conversation, Aga first spoke about the Lakes Area United Way’s work beyond fundraising. One helpful resource for families to aid their…
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June 22, 2022 0