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Morrison County Sheriff’s Office Reports Two Snowmobile Accidents

The Morrison County Sheriff’s Office reports that on 2-5-2022 at approximately 5:53 pm, their office received a report of a snowmobile accident on property located off 225th Ave, approximately six miles northwest of Lastrup, MN in Ripley Township.   According to the Sheriff’s Office, 47-year-old Hanna Brandner of Pierz, MN was driving a snowmobile on her…
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February 7, 2022 0

Nisswa 100 Coming February 26th

There’s a special event coming up in Nisswa the last weekend of February. We discussed the event with Nisswa Chamber Director Pam Dorion. The Nisswa 100 is for 100 miles, taking all weekend. Dorion explained the event further. They’re still looking for people to watch the crossings. If you’d like to volunteer for that, contact…
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February 7, 2022 0

Seven County Senior Federation looking at setting up more Senior Driver Discount courses

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Mora, MN) — In our most recent conversation with the Seven County Senior Federation and Executive Director Lisa Krahn, talks about Defensive Driving Courses for senior drivers opened the door for more chances at discount opportunities. Krahn mentioned that the discount lasts 3 years that can be updated with a…
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February 6, 2022 0

Tree limbing continues this week on Crow Wing County Highways

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Brainerd, MN) — A warmer week ahead is a welcomed sight for the Crow Wing County Highway Department and their projects throughout the week. County maintenance crews will be performing tree limbing on CSAH 45 (13th St in Brainerd) today and Tuesday and on CSAH 3 (Mill Avenue Brainerd) Wednesday.…
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February 6, 2022 0

Ojibwe Storytelling at Long Lake Conservation Center on February 26th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Palisade, MN) — Long Lake Conservation Center will be thost venue for renowned storyteller Dr. Michael Migizi Sullivan in sharing Ojibwe legends and myths February 26th at 6:30pm for in-person and virtual attendance. Sullivan will share an Aadizookaan, a sacred story often about a legend or myth, focusing on Wenabozho,…
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February 6, 2022 0

DNR ‘No Child Left Inside’ grants now available

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are making available another round of the “No Child Left Inside” grants, that help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. Public entities and non-profit organizations serving youth under age 18 can…
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February 6, 2022 0

Arrest Comes Following Outing Cabin Fire

Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on Monday, January 31st 2022 at 5:31 AM, the Cass County  Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Peninsula Road, in Crooked Lake Township, rural Outing MN. Responders arrived on scene and found a cabin fully engulfed in fire, as well as a full-size pickup on…
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February 4, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Distributes Masks, Will Resume Coffee With The Community

Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard joined us this week for his monthly chat. We learned that Crow Wing County Public Health called upon law enforcement to help distribute KN95 masks. Goddard discussed the details. At the Sheriff’s Office, you can pick up just past the first set of doors any time. Police departments are best…
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February 4, 2022 0

Aitkin County distributing KN95 masks

Aitkin County Public Health received a limited supply of KN95 masks from the state to distribute to those who are less likely to have access.  We partnered with Aitkin County C.A.R.E., McGregor ANGELS, local food shelves and others to distribute them throughout the county.  Additionally, the federal government has partnered with Costco, CVS, Walgreens, and…
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February 4, 2022 0

Long Time Baxter Police Officer Retires

(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its first regular council meeting of the month of February on Wednesday… The city recognized the retirement of longtime police officer and assistant chief Russ Wicklund and announced the appointment of his replacement… In our full conversation with Mayor Darrel Olson on the meeting, he also provided…
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February 4, 2022 0