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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/25/22) (Minnesota) — After the latest snowfall blanketed the northern half of the State, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that it is illegal to push or pile snow on or next to a public highway or street. Minnesota law and many local ordinances prohibit the plowing, blowing,…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its second regular council meeting of the month on Tuesday… Mayor Dave Badeaux mentioned that, after having multiple conversations on the issue over the course of a few months, the council agreed to move forward with updating its street light policy, and the first action taken should…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday… The board heard a presentation from Tami Lueck from Community Services regarding a letter of need from Better Outlook Minnesota… The letter of need was approved unanimously, allowing for the opening of Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS).…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/24/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the roads continue to get packed down with ice and snow, cars are going to end up in the ditch and keep towing services busy no matter the road or weather conditions. In our monthly conversation with Aitkin County Toward Zero Deaths, we spoke with Josh…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/24/22) (Aitkin, MN) — After the heavy snowfall that plagued the listening area, the Aitkin City Council and Aitkin County Board of Commissioners were forced to push back their regular meetings another week. The Aitkin City Council is scheduled to meet Monday, February 28th at 5pm from the Community Room of…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/24/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance and artist/Crossing Arts Director Lisa Jordan will be hosting a Felted Birds Nest class this Saturday, February 26th in two different sessions for needle felters to enjoy some creative expression. The class will be in two sessions from 10am-1pm and 2-5pm and is…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/24/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sending their annual reminder to anglers and hunters to buy new fishing and hunting licenses. Minnesota fishing, hunting, and trapping licenses for 2021 expire Monday, February 28th. 2022 licenses are now available wherever fishing and hunting licenses are sold, online and…
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Minnesota’s 1,780 townships will have annual meetings March 8. Known as Township Day, these annual meetings are every year on the second Tuesday in March. Residents of the townships will meet to voice their opinions about local issues with other township residents and also vote directly on their annual tax levy — direct democracy in…
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On February 17th 2022 at 9:19 PM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a snowmobile crash with injury on the Paul Bunyan Trail in Powers Township, rural Backus MN. Responder arrived on scene and learned that a 66-year-old male of Sauk Rapids MN was operating a 2019 Artic Cat when it rolled…
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Two more local candidates have confirmed their runs for the new Districts of 5A and 6B. Mike Paulus, currently executive director of the Cass County Economic Development Corp., announced his candidacy for the newly formed House 5A District. Rep. John Poston’s recent retirement announcement leaves an open seat in District 5A. After a quick mention…
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