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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/17/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance is sending a reminder they are still open with their application process for their annual arts scholarship to be awarded to one graduating senior in the Lakes Area. A $500 scholarship will be awarded to a senior from Brainerd, Crosby, Crosslake Charter, Pequot…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/17/22) (Crosby, MN) — Ahead of Advanced Care Planning Month in April, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is taking forward steps for the community to make the decision of who represents you when you can’t make a medical decision for yourself. We spoke to CRMC Director of Care Management KariLee Pietz first…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/17/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Small but progressive legislative actions have taken place but District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck was hoping for more in our most recent conversation with his dealings down at the State Capital. Representative Lueck chatted on the details of a Drought Relief bill that passed to help…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/16/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board’s Special Session meeting from Monday, March 14th covered topics of the Achievement and Integration Plan and the District’s Head Lice Procedure from the High School Library. Elementary Principal and Superintendent Brad Johnson mentioned McGregor Schools did qualify once again to apply for the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/16/22) (Crosby, MN) — Changes will be fully implemented for the Crosby-Ironton Board of Education with Board member Abby Geotz stepping down from her position at the February 28th meeting. In our most recent conversation with Crosby-Ironton Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland spoke about Geotz’s decision to step down and move to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/16/22) (Garrison, MN) — As if the Spring wasn’t going to be busy enough for the Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation staff and volunteers, they will be hosting their annual events to help keep the facility running at the Garrison Animal Hospital. In our monthly chat with Ashley King from Wild…
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(JENKINS, MN) — The city of Jenkins held its first regular council meeting for the month of March on Monday… Mayor Jon Lubke says that the city is bringing back the topic and possibility of bonding for some of its road projects… Lubke says that this is something the city has never done before, but…
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CO Amber Ladd (Aitkin) checked area lakes for shelters left on the ice after the deadline. One portable was worked that Ladd had been keeping an eye on all winter as it was not licensed. She was able to make contact with the owner after some investigation and the owner was in possession of nine…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Moving forward in the grant funding process, the Lakes Area United Way is seeking the public’s help in their efforts to go through grant applications on their Vision Council. Our conversation with Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jon Aga noted that January and February served as…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/15/22) (Grand Rapids, MN) — After attending the State Fair Convention and reviewing artists from all genres, the Itasca County Fair Board announced this past week the featured performers for the 5-day festivities, scheduled August 17th-21st in Grand Rapids. Senior Day on Friday will have music from The OVERTONES Quartet, doing…
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