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(BREEZY POINT, MN) — The city of Breezy Point held its first regular council meeting of 2022 on Monday… The city decided to enter into negotiations with the city of Nisswa regarding the possibility of contracting their fire services… A decision on whether the city of Breezy Point will continue to contract its fire services…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its first regular council meeting of 2022 on Monday… The city announced the hiring of a new police officer, with Mayor Dave Badeaux saying he hopes more hires are in the cards… In our full conversation with Mayor Badeaux, he discusses the hires of warming house attendants…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Candlelight Services have been set for Two Aitkin High Schools Students who passed away in a recent snowmobile incident. According to a post on the Aitkin Public Schools Facebook page, service for Isaac Fulton and Westin Justen will take place Wednesday, January 5 at 6:30pm at St.…
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Brainerd Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Jessica Gangl joined the show discussing an upcoming fundraiser. She shared with us what the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation is, and what it does There are more opportunities to attend the Big Event this year.’ You can find more information on bpsf.org
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Minnesota Department of Health recommend that people, both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated, continue to wear a well-fitted mask in some settings and situations. In a post on the Aitkin County Public Health Education Facebook page, the new COVID-19 variants, such as…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Itasca State Park) — Visitors to Itasca State Park and the Twinkly Light Trail will be able to enjoy a three-quarter mile loop trail with lights that will mirror the starry night sky. Located in the Bear Paw Campground, the trail will shine brightly now through the end of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Pierz, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be holding a Snowmobiles Safety Field Day on Saturday in Pierz for children ages 11-15 from 8:30-12:30pm on Saturday, January 8th. Requirements for the course do include being 11 years old before the class start date and having completed the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Deerwood, MN) — The Deerwood City Council Monday night began the New Year by accepting the resignation of a Council member and reviewing Organizational Assignments from the Deerwood Auditorium. Council member Eric Ostrowski turned in his letter of resignation, which was presented at the meeting, and Mayor Michael Aulie highlighted…
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CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) reports checking snowmobile riders and ice anglers. The heavy snowfalls were enjoyed by the riders, and the cold did not stop many people. Thanks to the local groomers for working hard on the trails. Enforcement action was taken for no angling licenses, expired registration, controlled substances, and illegal-length pike and walleyes.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/4/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Consolidated Telecommunications Company (CTC) has named Greg Springer as their new Chief Financial Officer. Springer brings over 20 years of experience to the position, even serving as Director of Finance at CTC, before previously spending time with Midwest Telephone Company in Parkers Prairie and Unicel. Springer will…
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