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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County Seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium (23770 Forest Road) on Monday, May 16th from 11am-12pm by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first May meeting on Tuesday with talks on road projects and an Area Transportation Partnership Presentation taking place from the Government Center Board Room. Aitkin County Veterans Service Officer Penny Harms gave an update on the impact of VA…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday… The board addressed a number of concerns leveled by residents regarding property values and taxes. Commissioner Rosemary Franzen was the first to offer her input… Franzen added that the formula used to assess the numbers is currently…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/12/22) (Duluth, MN) — The week-long celebration of the Northland’s favorite son, Bob Dylan, is set to commence May 21-29 in Duluth, in conjunction with Bob Dylan’s 81st birthday. The week of events will begin with a tour of Bob Dylan sites, the Highway 61 Revisited Radio Show, and the Duluth…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/12/22) (Minnesota) — Ahead of the Fishing Opener this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural resources reminds anglers to be familiar with the northern pike regulations and be prepared to measure the fish in order to keep it. Minnesota has 3 northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/12/22) (Garrison, MN) — The recent spread of Avian Influenza among wild bird populations has raised a few brows and information on the subject that is a little difficult to comprehend beyond those that follow birds closely. We spoke with Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation’s Ashley King, on behalf of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/12/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin School Board’s Work Session from Monday, May 9th including updates for the District’s Strategic Plan and Curriculum Review Superintendent Dan Stifter opened discussion on the Board’s Review of Guiding Principles/Beliefs and what they value at ISD #1. The Board did adjust their Guiding Principles/Beliefs to…
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CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled for angling and prohibited-burning activity. The dry forest conditions earlier in the week were monitored. An unpermitted burn was located and a male was attempting to put it out with a low-volume garden hose. Fire units were called out and the fire was eventually extinguished. Enforcement action was taken…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/11/22) (Garrison, MN) — This weekend is the Fishing Opener with many anglers chomping at the bit to get back in the water and seasonal visitors are also going to be back on the area lakes. This serves as a yearly reminder of the efforts to prevent the spread of Aquatic…
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Release from the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office: The Aitkin County Search and Rescue group will be conducting a full-scale training simulation of a missing elderly person on Wednesday, May 16th. The training exercise will take place in the Savanna Portage State Park at approximately 5pm, after being paged at 4pm. The Aitkin County Search and…
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