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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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County offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Fourth of July. County maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on CSAH 16, in Jenkins throughout the week. County maintenance crews will continue cleaning up trees and fixing washouts from June 20th’s storms. Maintenance crews may be working in the drive…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/1/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners second meeting of June heard an update on the upcoming Aitkin County Fair, reviewed an amendment to the first reading of the Solid Waste Ordinance among other topics covered Tuesday, June 28th from the Government Center Board Room. Following approval to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/1/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — Earlier this week, the Cuyuna Fire and Police Departments presented a pair of $1,000 checks as part of their Patch of the Month fundraisers. One Tuesday, June 28th, a check was presented to the Crosby-Ironton Special Education Program and teacher Brittany Barutt, and the other check was…
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BAXTER, Minn. – With July 4 falling on a long weekend and holiday celebrations throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges Independence Day weekend travelers to plan ahead, expect delays and enjoy a safe, steady pace by driving the speed limit – particularly while driving through work zones. More than 200 projects will be underway on…
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For the fourth consecutive year, Cuyuna Regional Medical Centerin Crosby was recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals for providing an outstanding patient experience. The distinction places CRMC among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for outstanding patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading marketplace that connects people with the right doctor and…
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