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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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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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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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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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(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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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin High School Athletics Department and the American Wrestling Federation will be tag teaming for a special fundraiser as the AWF presents “Fight or Flight” live TV taping wrestling show Saturday night at the AHS Gym. We had the chance to speak with AWF CEO Tony…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the federal government pulled the mining leases in Northeastern Minnesota on January 26th, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck voiced his disappointment in the decision that has multiple ramifications for even in the Lakes area. Representative Lueck overall did not agree with the decision from President…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Land Services Department is requiring public comments on proposed revisions to the County Land Use Ordinance and First Assessment District Road Construction Specifications Revisions. A public hearing for the proposed revisions to the Land Use Ordinance is set for March 17th, 2022, before…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Chaplain Mark Henson and Manager of Bereavement Services at St Croix Hospice Deanna Bieniek will be hosting and presenting for a free Lunch and Learn seminar for Grief and Loss on Thursday, February 10th from 12-1:30pm at the Deerwood Auditorium. Those attending will…
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Following positive review during a Deerwood Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, Essentia Health is excited to take another step toward building a new clinic and pharmacy which could open in Deerwood in 2023. The 6,500-square-foot clinic and 700-square-foot pharmacy would be located at the intersection of Minnesota Highways 210 and 6, at the site of…
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