Local Radio
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/24/22) (Aitkin, MN) — After the heavy snowfall that plagued the listening area, the Aitkin City Council and Aitkin County Board of Commissioners were forced to push back their regular meetings another week. The Aitkin City Council is scheduled to meet Monday, February 28th at 5pm from the Community Room of…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/24/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance and artist/Crossing Arts Director Lisa Jordan will be hosting a Felted Birds Nest class this Saturday, February 26th in two different sessions for needle felters to enjoy some creative expression. The class will be in two sessions from 10am-1pm and 2-5pm and is…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/24/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sending their annual reminder to anglers and hunters to buy new fishing and hunting licenses. Minnesota fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses for 2021 expire Monday, February 28th. 2022 licenses are now available wherever fishing and hunting licenses are sold, online and…
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Minnesota’s 1,780 townships will have annual meetings March 8. Known as Township Day, these annual meetings are every year on the second Tuesday in March. Residents of the townships will meet to voice their opinions about local issues with other township residents and also vote directly on their annual tax levy — direct democracy in…
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On February 17th 2022 at 9:19 PM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a snowmobile crash with injury on the Paul Bunyan Trail in Powers Township, rural Backus MN. Responder arrived on scene and learned that a 66-year-old male of Sauk Rapids MN was operating a 2019 Artic Cat when it rolled…
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Two more local candidates have confirmed their runs for the new Districts of 5A and 6B. Mike Paulus, currently executive director of the Cass County Economic Development Corp., announced his candidacy for the newly formed House 5A District. Rep. John Poston’s recent retirement announcement leaves an open seat in District 5A. After a quick mention…
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Bagley Early Childhood invites you to bring the kids to Storytime with Anne Sawyer. Anne is a twin cities author and artist. She has written and illustrated three picture books. Corrie Uhler Community Education Director tells us about the storytime event which is open to everyone, in the community. Storytime will be held during ECFE…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/23/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District will be putting together special educational programming this Spring to learn more about the wooded areas that cover the Aitkin area. In our monthly conversation we had with District manager Steve Hughes he spoke about the classes that will…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/23/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies on Wednesday, February 16th conducted a search and arrested 3 individuals for various charges including drug and weapons possession. According to a release on the Aitkin PD Facebook page, Aitkin Police, the Aitkin Sheriff’s Office, Aitkin Itasca…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/23/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Board of Governors, after a lengthy search, have named Amy Hart of the Brainerd Lakes Area as their new Chief Executive Officer to lead its staff of more than 1,000 and manage a budget of $154 million. Hart has been serving as the…
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