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City of Crosby decides on bicycles on downtown sidewalks, talks of Street Improvement Project

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/29/22) (Crosby, MN) — Big projects lie ahead for City Infrastructure and a major change for downtown interaction with the cyclists are coming for the City of Crosby after our latest conversation with Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill. At the March 14th Crosby City Council meeting, the Council came to a…
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March 28, 2022 0

Rosenmeier Forum focusing on U.S. Constitution March 29th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/29/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College is inviting the community to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum focusing on the U.S. Constitution on Tuesday, March 29th at the Chalberg Theater. “We Created a Republic If You Can Keep It” will have speaker Buford Johnson, a member of…
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March 28, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Property Value Notices and Tax Statements to Be Mailed Soon

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/29/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County property owners will soon be receiving their annual notices of property valuation and classification for taxes payable next year, and the tax statement for taxes due this year.  Both notices will arrive in one envelope.  The notice of property valuation and classification shows the…
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March 28, 2022 0

Onamia-native Klous joins Lakewood Health System

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/29/22) (Staples, MN) — Onamia-native Joshua Klous is the newest member of Lakewood Health System Emergency Medicine team as a family nurse practitioner. Klous received his undergraduate degree from the College of St. Scholastica, and his Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University and is a member of the…
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March 28, 2022 0

Lakes Area Legislators Speak at Brainerd Chamber’s Eggs and Issues

(BRAINERD, MN) — The Brainerd Chamber hosted its first in-person Eggs and Issues event in two years on Friday, March 25. Chief among the topics discussed at the event were redistricting, the state’s $9.3 billion budget surplus, and the unemployment insurance (UI) trust fund. State Senators Paul Gazelka and Carrie Ruud and District Representatives Josh…
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March 28, 2022 0

Aitkin City Council meeting from March 21st

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/28/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council held their second meeting of March this past Monday to review topics of the Tour of Opportunities and lighting at the Aitkin Public Library. City Administrator Mike Skribch notified the Council that Garrison Disposal will be continuing with the City on the placement…
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March 27, 2022 0

Aitkin HS Principal Paul Karelis talks schedule changes, search for new Band Director at March 21st School Board meeting

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/28/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin High School Principal Paul Karelis spoke before the School Board this past week on some upcoming changes and future plans for the coming school year including building updates and schedule. Karelis first updated the Board of the retirement of longtime Band director Chris Halvorson and the…
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March 27, 2022 0

Aitkin County SWCD “Walk in the Woods” program to return next month

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/28/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District will be showcasing all of the natural beauty of the wooded areas that surround Aitkin with their “Walk in the Woods” classes this Spring and Summer. In our monthly chat with Aitkin County SWCD Manager Steve Hughes offers the chance…
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March 27, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Highway Department continues with brush, tree removal and pothole patching

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/28/22) (Brainerd, MN) — More nuisance and brush tree removal and pothole patching will continue for Crow Wing County Highway Department this week. Highway maintenance crews will be performing brush and nuisance tree removal along CSAH 3 (Mill Avenue) in Brainerd on Monday and Friday. Sweeping operations will also be taking…
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March 27, 2022 0

Minnesota Eagle Cam has Two Chicks

Right on time, the two chicks have hatched on the EagleCam! The first chick hatched on Tuesday, March 22. Tuesday was one of the wettest days at the cam site, but that didn’t stop the chick from emerging from the egg. Because of the cold, windy and wet weather, the parents have been sitting very tight…
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March 26, 2022 0