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DNR asking for comments, suggestions on Grand Rapids area fisheries management plans

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/17/22) (Grand Rapids, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers and others to comment on fisheries management in several waterbodies in the Grand Rapids area through March 15th. These comments and suggestions from the public as the DNR will be updating their fisheries management plans that identify…
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February 16, 2022 0

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center named a top 100 rural hospital

Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center is proud to again be named one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the U.S. by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. St. Joseph’s was also recognized in 2020.  The annual list recognizes excellence in rural health care. “Amidst uncertainty, transition and strain, these top performers are excelling in managing…
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February 16, 2022 0

Death Reported Following Little Falls House Fire

–RELEASE– On February 15th, 2022, at 6:08 PM Little Falls Police Department and the Little Falls Fire Department responded  to 100 block of 14th St SW Little Falls for a report of a house fire.   Upon arrival the fire department observed smoke on both the 1st & 2nd levels of the residence. It was reported …
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February 16, 2022 0

City of Pierz Hears Study on 2024 Street Improvement Project

(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its first regular council meeting of the month of February on Monday… Mayor Dave Fischer said the council heard the results of a study from SEH on their 2024 Street Improvement Project… In our full conversation with Mayor Fischer, he also went into detail on the city’s…
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February 16, 2022 0

Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan talks parking, citations this winter

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Parking on Aitkin City Streets from the Police Department’s perspective has kept them really active for unfortunate reasons but keeping the roads cleared this winter has been troubling. Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan says that citations have been up this winter and noted of the current parking…
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February 15, 2022 0

Deerwood Police Chief Mark Taylor updates Council from February 7th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Deerwood Police Chief Mark Taylor spoke at length of his Department’s work in the last month during the Deerwood City Council meeting from Monday, February 7th from the Deerwood Auditorium. Chief Taylor first spoke about adding another squad car to their fleet. A majority of the funds…
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February 15, 2022 0

Aitkin County TZD to move monthly meetings, plans for Initiatives this Spring and Summer

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition will be adjusting their meeting schedule and have plans for events for this Spring and Summer after meeting on Wednesday, February 9th. According to the meeting notes, TZD will be moving their monthly meeting to the 3rd Tuesday of the…
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February 15, 2022 0

CRMC, Red Cross Blood Drive was a success

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/16/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center and the American Red Cross’ recent blood drive to replenish the local blood supply was a success on many levels. 31 units of blood were donated at Heartwood Senior Living with each unit being able to save up to 3 lives. According to…
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February 15, 2022 0

CRMC’s Dr. Hannah Elsenpeter talks American Heart Month, heart disease prevention

(Crosby, MN) — February is American Heart Month focusing on cardiovascular health in order to prevent heart disease. That was the topic of conversation we had with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Board Certified Family Physician Hannah Elsenpeter, M.D.  Dr. Elsenpeter first spoke about the commonality of heart disease and its symptoms. Simple lifestyle choices including…
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February 14, 2022 0

Child Care Grants now available through Aitkin County

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County recently announced they will be awarding grants to new and existing child care providers in an effort to increase the amount of child care slots and/or child care jobs within the business. Grants must be used by eligible businesses in one of three categories: Category…
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February 14, 2022 0