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Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District preparing for Culvert Inventory, Gravel Pit Inspections; looking for AIS Inspectors

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Despite the recent weather conditions, the Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District is going to be picking up activity out in the woods with a handful of projects on tap for the Spring and Summer. In our recent conversation with SWCD Manager Steve Hughes mentioned their…
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March 22, 2022 0

CLC, Performing Arts Center partner; In search of New Director

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Central Lakes College Foundation recently announced a new partnership with the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and has begun the process of searching for a new Director. As an integral part of the Central Lakes College, the PAC will work with the Foundation to continue…
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March 22, 2022 0

Cuyuna Food Shelf receives $1K from Fire, Police patch fundraiser; Down Syndrome Awareness patches available

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department Relief Association recently presented a check to the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf from the sale of “New Years Themed” Cuyuna Fire and Police Department Patches. The fundraiser brought in a total of $1,029 with each patch selling for $10 a patch. A picture…
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March 22, 2022 0

Turkey Hunting opens in April

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Minnesota) — As we usher in the spring season, turkey hunting season is only weeks away!  For those hunters that haven’t done so already, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sending a reminder to purchase your turkey hunting licenses. The Youth and Archery Season opens April 13th and runs…
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March 22, 2022 0

District 9 Conservation Officer Reports

CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled lakes for angling activity. Numerous anglers were checked and the panfish bite was improving. Guida observed some all-terrain vehicle activity on closed trails. He met with Camp Ripley training staff in planning for upcoming in-service training. CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) saw the end of the snowmobile season, barring any…
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March 22, 2022 0

CRMC seeking those interested in joining Advisory Committee

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby is seeking individuals to serve on their Patient and Family Advisory Council. This diverse group of area interested individuals would provide staff with constructive advice to improve the experience of its patients and guests. CRMC is committed to partnering with patients…
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March 21, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting for March 22nd

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Contracts are set to be awarded and a decision on the Zoning Ordinance Amendment will be part of the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 22nd at 9am from the Government Center Board Room. Following the Health and Human Services meeting starting at 9am, The…
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March 21, 2022 0

Aitkin PD building closed temporarily

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Due to an ongoing building issue, the Aitkin Police Department office will be closed for the time being. The building is temporarily closed but Aitkin Police officers are on patrol 24 hours. If you need to speak to an officer, call 218-927-2133 for a non-emergency situation and…
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March 21, 2022 0

City of Aitkin proposes 1-percent sales tax to State Legislators, conversation with Mayor Workman included

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The City of Aitkin made their voice heard in front of State legislators with a presentation of a 1-percent sales tax among other items, after speaking to Aitkin Mayor Megan Workman in our most recent conversation. Mayor Workman laid out the process of the sales tax proposal…
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March 21, 2022 0

Riverwood Healthcare PA Matthew Felming talks VELYS for Hip Replacement Surgery

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — In past conversations with Riverwood Healthcare on the use of VELYS Robotic Assistant for the use of knee replacement surgeries, we turned our attention to how hip replacements surgeries have benefited from this new piece of technology. We spoke to Physician Assistant Matthew Fleming from the Minnesota…
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March 20, 2022 0