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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/25/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking a new initiative in battling aquatic invasive species and will be rewarding the public for their help. In our conversation with SWCD Manager Steve Hughes, he talked about what people can do to enter a giveaway by…
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(NISSWA, MN) — The city of Nisswa held its regularly scheduled council meeting for the month of April last week… The city received a request from the Crow Wing County Board regarding the moratorium they recently placed on the development of boardwalks in lakeshore areas… Mayor John Ryan said that the city does its own…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/25/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County will begin major road projects including a bridge replacement and resurfacing work. Redstone Construction will be tasked with the bridge replacement on the bridge crossing the Nokasippi River, approximately 8 miles south of Brainerd. The project will consist of providing a new bridge deck,…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/25/22) (Minnesota) — With the fluctuating temperatures and waters soon to be ice being thawed for the open water season, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources wants to focus people’s attention to knowing safety in cold water. Each year, approximately 30% of fatal boating accidents for boaters and paddlers happen during…
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Effective April 25th 2022, the City of Baxter will once again begin producing water at the Baxter Water Treatment Plant. Reconstruction of the plant has been completed and all water testing samples meet the Minnesota Department of Health requirements for potable water. The Baxter City Council would like to thank the City of Brainerd and Brainerd…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — During the Aitkin School Board meeting from the Mille Lacs Trails Clubhouse on Monday, April 18th, Superintendent Dan Stifter gave the Board an update on the Facilities and Finance Committee. Superintendent Stifter highlighted some of the initial projects that have to be addressed by the District. A…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/22/22) (Garrison, MN) — Of the many notable organizations and businesses that will be a part of the Northland Arboretum’s Arbor Day festivities, Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation will be offering the chance to learn more about their non-profit organization and how you can help their mission of returning injured or…
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RELEASE FROM AITKIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: On April 19, 2022, Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the report of a suspicious vehicle located on a property in Beaver Township. After arriving on scene, deputies were advised that a gate on the property had been opened and the vehicle was located on the back of…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/22/22) (Duluth, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation will be gathering together to give a virtual update on the Twin Ports Interchange Project in Duluth on Monday, April 25th at 12:15pm. MnDOT and project staff will give an update on the project and answer any questions during the meeting. To…
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(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its second regular council meeting of the month of April on Tuesday… The council had a conversation about a new apartment complex that is in the early stages of development and recently cleared some key planning & zoning related hurdles. Mayor Darrel Olson said there was some…
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