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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/24/22) (Grand Rapids, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is responding to the discovery of a wild white tailed deer infected with Chronic Wasting Disease within the City of Grand Rapids. With this discovery, the DNR is also taking steps to update their response plan that will better reflect…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/24/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor Public Library returns with their preschool storytime April through May with kids and their caregivers being able to read stories, sing songs, and bring home take-and-make craft kits. The Library will have preschool storytime on Fridays at 10:30am April 1st through May 20th. This storytime…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/24/22) (Northern MN) — The Northland Foundation’s Youth in Philanthropy Board recently awarded $4,360 in grants this winter to support children-and-youth projects in Northern Minnesota and the 5 Native communities they serve. The grants came from the KIDS PLUS Youth in Philanthropy Board made up of middle and high school students…
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Facilities was a topic of our conversation following Pillager’s March School Board Meeting. Superintendent Mike Malmberg discussed plans for this year, including for spring sports. Bleachers and more had already been planned for. Long-term facility maintenance gave Pillager the opportunity to make upgrades. The decision was made to replace wood poles with steel poles for…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its second regular council meeting of the month of March on Monday… The council approved road improvements to East River Road as part of its ongoing Mississippi Landing park project… Mayor Dave Badeaux says that the hope is that the project in its entirety will be complete…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Despite the recent weather conditions, the Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District is going to be picking up activity out in the woods with a handful of projects on tap for the Spring and Summer. In our recent conversation with SWCD Manager Steve Hughes mentioned their…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Central Lakes College Foundation recently announced a new partnership with the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and has begun the process of searching for a new Director. As an integral part of the Central Lakes College, the PAC will work with the Foundation to continue…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department Relief Association recently presented a check to the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf from the sale of “New Years Themed” Cuyuna Fire and Police Department Patches. The fundraiser brought in a total of $1,029 with each patch selling for $10 a patch. A picture…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Minnesota) — As we usher in the spring season, turkey hunting season is only weeks away! For those hunters that haven’t done so already, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sending a reminder to purchase your turkey hunting licenses. The Youth and Archery Season opens April 13th and runs…
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CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled lakes for angling activity. Numerous anglers were checked and the panfish bite was improving. Guida observed some all-terrain vehicle activity on closed trails. He met with Camp Ripley training staff in planning for upcoming in-service training. CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) saw the end of the snowmobile season, barring any…
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