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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Highway Department will be at work with various projects including crack sealing, sweeping, and gravel work through the county this week. County maintenance crews will be performing crack sealing operations on CSAH 1, east of Highway 6 in Emily to the Aitkin County…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Northern MN) — As we begin the month of May and Spring rains continue, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sends caution to state forest road and trail users to watch for flooding and damage in the northern third of the state. The DNR notes to stay safe on state…
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(Press Release)EAST GULL LAKE, MINN –Confidence Learning Center has opened registration for the 2022 Camp Classic Weekend. The Camp Classic Weekend consists of a golf and fishing tournament, the Sertoman Mariucci Fest, and a live/silent auction June 17th-18th 2022. The Camp Classic Weekend is the largest in-house fundraiser for the Programs and Campers at Confidence Learning…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/29/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioner held their second regular meeting of April on Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room and held discussions on Economic Development, the annual Assessment Summary, Environmental Services, and the 1st Quarter Budget Review. Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers spoke to the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/29/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Closing out the month of April and looking forward to May has the Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District getting the materials together for the annual Native Plants and Trees distribution at the Aitkin County Fairgrounds. We chatted with Aitkin County SWCD Manager Steve Hughes about…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/29/22) (Deerwood, MN) — To usher in better feelings for the Spring season, The Great River Strings Orchestra will make their early year return with “An Appalachian Spring” concerts this weekend in Deerwood and Aitkin. We spoke to Great River Strings conductor Rich Aulie about the group that spans all over…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its second regular meeting of the month of April on Tuesday… The board heard an update on the use of American Rescue Plan Act dollars, officially approving two projects to be paid for by those funds… Both projects were approved unanimously. The board also heard an…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Northern MN) — The Northland Foundation announced 37 grants and 35 special grants were awarded to nonprofit organizations, schools, small businesses, and Native nations during the first quarter of 2022. Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade received $1,500 from the Individual and Community Wellbeing grant to support an evening of…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is encouraging the public to attend the first anniversary event for the “Walk with a Doc” program Wednesday, May 4th at 4:30pm at the Hallett Community Center in Crosby. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Following the celebration, Dr. Wendi Johnson makes…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their monthly meeting with the Health and Human Services Department before their second april meeting on Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room. HHS Director Cynthia Bennett gave an update on the Legislative Session and it affects HHS across the…
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