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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/13/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation is getting a jump start on 2022 road construction projects by clearing trees and brush the state right-of-way in the central part of the state. Tree cutting and brush removal will help clear areas for construction and improve areas of drainage once the…
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(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its first regular council meeting of 2022 on Tuesday… The city made the decision to move forward with a new format for electric billing, which mayor Dave Fischer says won’t result in any rate increases… In our full conversation with Mayor Dave Fischer, he discusses updates to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Minnesota) — ‘Take A Kid Fishing Weekend’ returns Saturday, January 15th through Monday, January 17th where Minnesota residents can go ice fishing for free if they are with a child 15 years old or younger. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesotans 15 years or younger don’t need…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public for a free webinar on ice fishing for panfish today at 12pm. DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor Scott Mackenthun will discuss tips and techniques anglers can use to have fun catching sunfish, crappie, and perch. Registration is required and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Crosby, MN) — The Crosby City Council’s first regular meeting of 2022 included a public hearing on an alley vacation request and Committee Appointments in the Council Chamber at City Hall Monday night. City Administrator Matthew Hill provided the background for the alley vacation during the public hearing. The Council…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board Monday night held a special session and their Organizational meeting to review personnel matters and establish their Board for 2022. During the Organizational Meeting, The Board moved to elect Heather Sorenson as Chair, Larry Doten as Vice Chair, Pat Scollard as Clerk and…
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CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked trapping, fishing and snowmobile activities this week. Enforcement action was taken for controlled substance violations as well as registration, license and shelter issues. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports snowmobile activity in the area remained high despite the colder weather that came and went. Ice angling continued to be slow…
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The City of Brainerd intends on removing snow from the boulevards and roundabouts of College Drive commencing on Wednesday, January 12th at 8:30 AM. This process will consist of large equipment and trucks in the outside lanes of College Drive. The operations will continue throughout the day until approximately 2:30, as to not interfere with school…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/11/22) (Crosby, MN) — In our most recent conversation with Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland the topic of decision making of holding school with subzero temperatures during children arriving and the multiple factors that go into those decisions was discussed at length. Dr. Skjeveland first spoke about ultimately the decision…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/11/22) (Crosby, MN) — Those considering weight loss surgery are invited to hear testimonials from those who’ve had the surgery at a free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Group meeting on Tuesday, January 18th from 6-7:30pm. The Minnesota Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery support group offers a variety of speakers designed to…
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