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Breezy Point Mayor Talks Fire Agreement with Pequot Lakes, City Administrator Search, and More from March 7 Council Meeting

(BREEZY POINT, MN) — The city of Breezy Point held its regular council meeting for the month of March on Monday… Mayor Todd Roggenkamp spoke on the city’s recent joint powers agreement with the city of Pequot Lakes regarding fire services… More details on this agreement can be found here. Roggenkamp said that any citizens…
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March 9, 2022 0

Brainerd City Council Meeting from March 7

(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its first regular council meeting of the month of March on Monday… Mayor Dave Badeaux provided an update on the current status of the city’s historic water tower roof replacement… He also mentioned an update on the upcoming reconstruction project for Highway 210… In our full conversation…
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March 9, 2022 0

Morrison County Sheriff’s Office Continues Motley Death Investigation

The Morrison County Sheriff ‘s Office along with the Motley Police Department and Bureau of  Criminal Apprehension, continue to investigate an incident that was reported to the Morrison County  Sheriff’s Office at 9:40am on March 6th, 2022.   The Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 transfer from an individual stating that he received a phone call  from…
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March 8, 2022 0

McGregor Schools building expansion coming together after early stalls

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/9/22) (McGregor, MN) — Changes are coming to the look of the McGregor School District with their Referendum building project that has already had its share of stops and starts from the beginning of the 2021-22 School Year. In a conversation with McGregor Elementary Principal and Superintendent Brad Johnson, the initial…
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March 8, 2022 0

Grant opportunities still open with Aitkin County Economic Development

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/9/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Grant opportunities and applications are still open for child care facilities, businesses, and recreation/tourism events to apply for funding through Aitkin County Economic Development. The application for the 2022 Aitkin County Child Care Facilities Grant is open to new and existing child care providers with the intention…
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March 8, 2022 0

2022 Road Improvement Projects for Crow Wing County

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/9/22) (Brainerd, MN) — In 2022, the Crow Wing County highway Department is scheduled for approximately $12 million worth of road improvements for CSAHs, County Roads, and unorganized territory town roads in the First Assessment District and Second Assessment District. Reconstruction will take place on CSAH 49 (Wise Road) / CSAH…
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March 8, 2022 0

CRMC named to “World’s Best Hospitals” list

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/9/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center brought home another prestigious honor this week with the announcement of the “World’s Best Hospitals” by Newsweek magazine.  CRMC in Crosby is one of 14 Minnesota Hospitals to make the “World’s Best Hospitals” rating, landing 352nd overall. The experts who weighed in on…
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March 8, 2022 0

District 9 Conservation Officer Reports

CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) took enforcement action this week for extra lines, registration issues, operating on a closed trail, speeding and failure to stop. Trails are deteriorating and fishing remains slow. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) reports checking ice anglers and snowmobilers. Conditions for winter activities continue to be favorable. Enforcement action was taken for…
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March 8, 2022 0

Be inspired: Red Cross announces    second annual ‘Powering the Mission’  

Virtual event March 8, during Red Cross Month, will support critical services   to more than 7.3 million people across three states  MINNEAPOLIS (Mar. 1, 2022) – The American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region is excited to announce Powering the Mission is returning for its second year. This inspiring event shares heartwarming stories of Red…
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March 8, 2022 0

Aitkin County Sheriff Guida talks Violent Crimes Enforcement Team, Job Openings

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/8/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Removing dangerous narcotics and weapons off the streets has kept the recently created Aitkin Itasca Mille Lacs Violent Crimes Enforcement Team active with enforcing the law and creating new opportunities for the Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office. In our monthly conversation with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida he…
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March 8, 2022 0