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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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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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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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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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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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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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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/8/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting this morning will include the Public Hearing on Chronic Wasting Disease/Captive Cervid Farms and setting a date for another Public Hearing concerning Redistricting Commissioner Districts, all which will take place in the Aitkin County Government Board Room starting at 9am.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/8/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center will be part of history when the PGA TOUR Canada will host its first official event outside of Canada will be the CRMC Championship, presented by Gertens, August 22-28 at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd. The 72-hole Tournament will be hosted by Legacy Courses…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/8/22) (Brainerd, MN) — This Saturday, the Crossing Arts Alliance will be distributing their Creativity Kits for those wishing to express their artistic side. Kits will be available on tables inside of the Crossing Arts Gallery on Saturday, March 12th from 10-12pm on a first come, first served basis. This month’s…
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We recently spoke with Amy Covington of Safe Kids Grand Forks. The goal of Safe Kids is to prevent unintentional injuries in children birth to age 19. We had a few winter topics to discuss. Covington first discussed the hazard of carbon monoxide. We also discussed in the full interview the importance of safety around…
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