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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Aitkin, MN) — After hosting the “Kiss off Winter, Spring Dance Party” last weekend and comedian C Willi Myles coming Friday to the Butler Building in Aitkin, the Aitkin County Friends of the Arts are keeping up with shows and programs on a monthly basis. We chatted with Christian McShane…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department and Cuyuna Police Departments completed their February “Patch of the Month” fundraiser and awarded a check of $1,155 for Ross Lake First Responders. The “Heart Health” themed patches, with a touch of Valentine’s, saw their proceeds go to the purchase of a new…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Starting April 1st, the Crow Wing County Landfill will move to its summer hours of operation. The landfill will be open Monday through Saturday from 8am-5pm and is located at 15732 State Highway 210, just east of Brainerd. The expanded hours will have the landfill open to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board meeting from Monday, March 28th focused talks early on the High School Fitness Center and the Activity Bus from the High School Library. Early in the meeting, Brian Lonquist from Nexus Solutions gave a Referendum Building Project update which hit a milestone. After…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (Crosslake, MN) — The National Loon Center in Crosslake is opening the opportunity to be part of their research and connecting the Lakes area with Minnesota’s State Bird with their 2022 Loon Research Ambassador Program. We recently chatted with National Loon Center Communications and Outreach Coordinator Natasha Bartalotta gave the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (Minnesota) — The Crow Wing County Highway Department is starting the 2nd year of hte “Pick A Mile” program for residents to assist in roadside cleanup along a one-mile stretch of county roads. First introduced in June 2021, the “Pick A Mile” program allows Crow Wing County residents to reserve…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd is hosting a great class for beginning needle-felters ages 10 and up this Saturday at the gallery from 2-5pm. Beehive Pincushions will be made with artist Lisa Jordan using a specially barbed needle and fluffy wool. Students will create an adorable…
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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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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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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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