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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/4/22) (Deerwood, MN) — The Deerwood City Council meeting Monday will hold a Public hearing and post a personnel opening from the Council Chambers of the Deerwood Auditorium. The Council will be looking to approve a resolution of a donation from Steve’s Drafting and the resignation of an office assistant. Mary…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/4/22) (Central Minnesota) — The Central Minnesota Community Foundation and the Initiative Foundation jointly announced they are now accepting grant applications for the 2022 Rural Poverty Grant Round. The two foundations have made $20,000 available to grant to nonprofits, schools and government agencies who are working to develop solutions and implement…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the recent snowfall continues to melt, soaks into the ground, and fills the lakes and rivers, the probability of Spring flooding is on the rise after checking in with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida. Even with bare ground now and the effects of drought conditions from…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Crosby, MN) — The new $3.6 million state-of-the-art student managed manufacturing company, Ranger Made, located inside Crosby-Ironton High School will be on showcase with an open house Thursday, April 7th from 5-7pm. In Ranger Made, students design, create, manufacture, and sell various products. The facility includes wood and metal fabrication…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance opens their newest exhibition, ‘Youth At Art” tonight to highlight the work from local students in their lively floor-to-ceiling display. The exhibition will run through April 30th and there will not be a public reception. Crossing Arts will be open April 1st until…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22)(Minnesota) — As they break out of hibernation, bears will be foraging for food and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds homeowners to check their property for food sources that could attract them.Some helpful tips do include avoid feeding birds from April 1-November 1st or hang bird feeders 10 feet…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Aitkin, MN) — After hosting the “Kiss off Winter, Spring Dance Party” last weekend and comedian C Willi Myles coming Friday to the Butler Building in Aitkin, the Aitkin County Friends of the Arts are keeping up with shows and programs on a monthly basis. We chatted with Christian McShane…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department and Cuyuna Police Departments completed their February “Patch of the Month” fundraiser and awarded a check of $1,155 for Ross Lake First Responders. The “Heart Health” themed patches, with a touch of Valentine’s, saw their proceeds go to the purchase of a new…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Starting April 1st, the Crow Wing County Landfill will move to its summer hours of operation. The landfill will be open Monday through Saturday from 8am-5pm and is located at 15732 State Highway 210, just east of Brainerd. The expanded hours will have the landfill open to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board meeting from Monday, March 28th focused talks early on the High School Fitness Center and the Activity Bus from the High School Library. Early in the meeting, Brian Lonquist from Nexus Solutions gave a Referendum Building Project update which hit a milestone. After…
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