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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/18/22) (Brainerd, MN) — In the process of wrapping up their Vision Council and final selections for their 2022 Grant Funding, the Lakes Area United Way is also gearing up for their annual Llama Llama Read-O-Rama coming July 16th. In our monthly chat with Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jonathan…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/18/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County Maintenance crews will continue with their work on nuisance removal, sweeping, and pothole patching throughout this week. Highway maintenance crews will be working on brush and nuisance tree removal along CSAH 20 (Riverside Drive) in Brainerd on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Sweeping operations will…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/18/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is resuming with their “I Can!” program this summer with outdoor skill-building sessions in their more than 25 Minnesota state parks. Registration is now open for the I Can Camp!; I Can Paddle!; I Can Mountain Bike!; and I Can Fish! Programs…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting of the month of April on Tuesday. During the long and intensive meeting, the board considered the completed proposal for redistricting for commissioner districts… The full proposed map can be found below (top image), but it was approved unanimously. The board also…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin School Board Work Session meeting laid out a draft for Strategic Planning with focuses on principles, beliefs and values, which took place in the High School Media Center on Monday, April 11th. Superintendent Dan Stifter presented the past Strategic Plan from 2018 to the Board…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/15/22) (McGregor, MN) — Conversations, but not actions, were had at the last regular McGregor School Board meeting, on the future and fiscal responsibilities of the Fitness Center and the Activity at the McGregor School District. We spoke to McGregor Elementary Principal and Superintendent Brad Johnson mentioned the Fitness Center is…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Even with snowflakes flying around and keeping the spring weather at bay for a few more days, preparing for the open water fishing season for the Aitkin Anglers will entice their record number of participants and boat captains for 2022. In our conversation with Anglers coach Dan…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — This week, we caught up with the President of Central Lakes College, Dr. Hara Charlier, to get our monthly update with the school. Dr. Charlier said that, as the school turns its focus to the summer and fall, the staff is putting emphasis on assisting students who are unsure of which career…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held public hearings on Tax-Forfeited Lands and Redistricting of Commissioner Districts from the Government Center Board Room on Tuesday, April 12th. County Auditor Kirk Peysar spoke before Commissioners on Liquor and Beer License expiration dates to be uniformly set for December…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Police Department executed a search warrant and retrieved drugs and weapons from a residence in Aitkin on March 31st. The warrant was executed at 3 8th Avenue Northwest in Aitkin and resulted in the arrest of Jennifer Marie Hansen, age 38, of Aitkin, and Angela…
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