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Minnesota — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has declared this week, February 20th through 26th, Grain Bin Safety Week. Grain Bin Safety Week is an annual observance that occurs the third full week of February to promote grain bin safety on both farms and commercial grain-handling facilities. The Minnesota Department of Ag is joining in on…
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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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(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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Fosston, MN — District 2B Representative Steve Green won’t seek another term in the House, but instead hopes to make the move to the Senate. Representative Green announced Wednesday that he will be campaigning for the new District 2 Senate Seat this fall. Having served District 2B since 2012, the Fosston native initially had plans…
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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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Tricia Heibel of the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce was my guest for Lets Talk about It. Tricia talks about the article that was printed as well as the response from the City Council.
City of International Falls Statement from City Council Motion by Councilor Buller, seconded by Councilor Krause passed 5-0 February 22, 2022 I would like to address some misleading information provided by the Chamber of Commerce in the February 18, 2022 Rainy Lake Gazette article entitled “Chamber Membership to Vote on Dissolution”. The article provides entirely…
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