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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Minnesota’s Moose population remains steady for the 11th year in a row, according to a release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The 2022 population survey conducted by the DNR estimates the moose population at 4,700, statistically unchanged from the last survey which occurred in 2020.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Lakes Area Music Festival continues with the penultimate show in their Winter Series this Sunday, April 10th with a recital from the Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd with guitar, flute, viola, and harp. The Warm Up: Music to Welcome Spring is being curated by…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Once the weather decides to improve enough for consistent walking for pedestrians and enjoying the Lakes Area, safety for walkers and drivers going through the City of Aitkin. We recently chatted with Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan about drivers being conscious of pedestrians in the crosswalks. Pedestrians…
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CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports ATV use in the area has started to increase as snow in area ditches is dissipating. Anglers continue to target crappie and sunfish, with moderate success. Enforcement action was taken for juveniles on ATVs with no helmets and expired ATV registration. Investigations into trapping violations and fish overlimits also continue.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County CARE and the McGregor ANGELS are partnering together with sponsor the Northland Foundation for a free seminar, ‘ Community Connection as You Age’, twice this April to cover topics including End of Life Services, Driving and Mobility capabilities, and Opioid Drug Use and Pain Management.…
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Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity covers the areas of Crow Wing, Cass, Hubbard, Wadena counties and the city of Staples. We discussed with Ruth Ann Veith what Habitat for Humanity does, as they partner with families. The fundraiser coming up Thursday includes ten dancing couples. Doors will open with a social hour beginning at 5:30…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/5/22) (Minneapolis) — The Hill City 3rd Grade Class received national recognition for their efforts in the classroom with the ‘Read to the Final Four’ and finished 1st among the Top 68 schools that participated in the program. The NCAA, Women’s Final Four, and the Minnesota Local Organizing Committee teamed together…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/5/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance will celebrate mascot Roy the Unicorn’s Birthday with a special Creativity Kit distribution this weekend. Saturday, April 9th from 10am-12pm, Creativity Kits will be given out to anyone who wants a little creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of the…
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As part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, a free SKYWARN weather spotter class will be held Tuesday, April 5th at 6:00 p.m. The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office, Division of Emergency Management and the US Weather service in Duluth are hosting the class. The class will be at the Crow Wing County Land Service Building…
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The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office received a report on Sunday at approximately 4:00 pm, of a kayaker that was stranded in the Mississippi River, approximately one mile south of Little Falls, MN in Pike Creek Township. 51-year-old Heidi Schmidt of Little Falls, MN was kayaking on the Mississippi River when she fell off her kayak…
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