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Long Lake Conservation Center opens programs to homeschool students

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/7/22) (Palisade, MN) — For nearly 60 years, the Long Lake Conservation Center has extended their immersive nature field trips to schools across the region and the state, and will be adding homeschools to their list of students. Long Lake offers a full nature field trip to homeschool students and parents…
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March 7, 2022 0

Aitkin City Council cancels March 7th meeting

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/7/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council meeting schedule for March 7th has been canceled with the previous meeting taking place just one week ago. The City of Aitkin released late last week the Council has little to discuss at this time will be returning to this normal schedule on…
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March 7, 2022 0

Crosby-Ironton Schools entering into final pieces of Phase 3 Construction at CRES Building

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/7/22) (Crosby, MN) — Phase 3 Construction at the Crosby-Ironton School District will be preparing for an active summer with their focus on wrapping up the Cuyuna Range Elementary School. In our conversation with Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland the beginning of the latest portion of the Phase will be…
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March 7, 2022 0

CLC will no longer require face coverings on its campuses as of March 4th

Release from Central Lakes College: Face coverings will no longer be required on Central Lakes College campuses, as of Friday, March 4. The move follows recently updated CDC guidance. The CDC updated the metrics used to inform their mitigation recommendations, including masks. The levels are based on a mix of case rates, total new COVID-19…
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March 4, 2022 0

Pillager Schools COVID Numbers Remain Low Following Reduction To Five-Day Quarantine Policy

During the Pillager School Board meeting Monday, the Board discussed budget revisions and work on next year. We asked about COVID numbers after the recent move to a 5-day minimum quarantine policy. Hear more about how you can show support for Pillager students with dinner and a show with the full interview available on rjbroadcasting.com


March 4, 2022 0

Fish Houses Need To Get Off Area Water Bodies, Sheriff Goddard Reminds

In our monthly chat with Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard, he reminded us that Monday is the day to get those fish houses off the ice in our area. You might want to get going on getting that done, as road conditions may be hairy for travel this weekend. Sunday afternoon, local law enforcement…
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March 4, 2022 0

Aitkin Health and Human Services meeting from March 1st

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Health and Human Services meeting with the Board of Commissioners from Tuesday, March 1st featured a presentation on Civil Commitments while also approving a personnel change to the Health & Human Services Advisory Committee from the Government Center Board Room. Adult Social Services Social…
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March 3, 2022 0

Deerwood Outdoor and Gun Show returns this weekend to Deerwood Auditorium

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/4/22) (Deewood, MN) — Deerwood Civic and Commerce has returned to the Deerwood Auditorium the first weekend in March for the 24th annual Outdoor and Gun Show after taking a 2021 off due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. In our conversation with Jim Mayne with Deerwood Civic and Commerce about the full…
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March 3, 2022 0

Central Lakes College, Lakewood Health Systems together to offer mental health services

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/4/22) (Staples, MN) — Lakewood Health System and Central Lakes College have partnered together in an effort to pilot a behavioral health services program and provide therapy and a listening ear to students in need. Following the shutdown of the pilot program with the arrival of COVID-19, Lakewood’s Behavioral Health Home…
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March 3, 2022 0

CRMC to honor National Social Workers Month with ‘Lunch and Learn’ Seminar

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/4/22) (Crosby, MN) — March is National Social Workers Month and Cuyuna Regional Center will be hosting area seniors to attend a panel presentation on area social services with Crow Wing County professionals on Thursday March 10th from 12-1:30pm at the Deerwood Auditorium. This free Lunch and Learn seminar will offer…
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March 3, 2022 0