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Baxter Water Treatment Plant Startup

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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April 23, 2022 0

Aitkin Schools looking at facility projects, bonding funds

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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April 21, 2022 0

Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation to be part of Northland Arb’s Arbor Day event

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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April 21, 2022 0

One in custody on burglary, theft charges

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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April 21, 2022 0

MnDOT to host virtual TPI Project update on April 25th

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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April 21, 2022 0

City of Baxter Weighs New Developments in April 19 Council Meeting

(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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April 21, 2022 0

Pillager School Board Meeting from April 18

(PILLAGER, MN) — Pillager Schools held its board meeting for the month of April on Monday… On the agenda was a discussion on some updates that are on the way for Pillager’s athletic complex… Superintendent Mike Malmberg said the bid that was approved for the complex came in higher than anticipated, so there could be…
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April 21, 2022 0

International Falls & Other Northern MN Schools Evacuated After Receiving Bomb Threats

International Falls, MN — The International Falls School District ISD 361 was one of a number of area school districts in northern Minnesota on Wednesday reacting to reports of a bomb threat. ISD 361 Superintendent Kevin Grover says their threat was specific to the High School, but all students were immediately evacuated. Students at International…
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April 20, 2022 0

Aitkin City Council meeting from April 18th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/21/22) (Aikin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council meeting discussed the status of the roofs for the Fire and Police Department buildings while taking action on the Warming House Project from the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library on Monday, April 18th. City Administrator Mike Skribch mentioned to the Council…
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April 20, 2022 0

Aitkin School Board accepts retirement of Karelis, hired new Band Teacher

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board approved the retirement for High School Principal Paul Karelis, hired a new Band Teacher, and gave an update on Graduation from the Mille Lacs Trails Clubhouse on Monday, April 18th. The Board did approve the retirement of High School Principal Paul Karelis,…
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April 20, 2022 0