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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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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/15/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Beginning next week, the Crossing Arts Alliance will present their 2022 Spring Silent Auction with proceeds benefiting their monthly Creativity Kit Giveaway Program. The Silent Auction is completely online running March 20-27 with items donated from the community from gift certificates, themed gift baskets, unique gift experiences…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/15/22) (Brianerd, MN) — Pulitzer Prize winning writer Forrest Gander will be visiting Central Lakes College on Monday March 21st in the Chalberg Theatre to take part in the ‘Verse Like Water’ poetry program. Gander, an internationally known poetry, novelist, essayist, and translator will read during this free poetry reading session.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/14/22) (Aitkin, MN) — In a very active Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from March 8th, County Administrator Jessica Seibert carved out a few minutes for a brief Administrator’s update from the Government Center Board Room. Of the topics she discussed to Commissioners, conversations with State Legislators on priorities for…
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