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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Absentee voting for the August 9th Primary Election in Crow Wing County is now open. Voters who wish to vote early can come to the Historic Courthouse during regular business hours and can pick up their absentee ballot in person at the Election Office on the 2nd…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s 4th annual charity golf tournament, “Driving for Hospice”, at Cuyuna Rolling Hills Golf Course in Sherwood raised almost $25,000 for area hospice patients. 32 teams with a total of 128 golfers participated in the 18-hole, best ball scramble with first place going to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (6/27/22) (Mille Lacs Lake, MN) — Walleye anglers on Mille Lacs Lake have time to catch and release now through Thursday, June 30th before the two week closure in order to reduce hooking mortality, which is in place Friday, July 1st through Friday, July 15th. During the closure, angling for other…
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Representatives from the Red Cross stopped in and talked about a Service Center being established at the Rainier Hall Today from 3:00 to 8:00 and Saturday from 10:00 until 5:00pm to offer assistance.
Mike Bolstad spoke with Britney Rognarud of Thunderbird Lodge, and Britney talks of the impact that the historical flooding in the area is having on local busness.
Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, June 20th. At the meeting the board approved a memorandum of understanding to move forward with offering E-sports as an extracurricular activity this coming school year. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they’ve had a lot…
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Ada, MN — The heat continues today on day of the Norman County Fair and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health is encouraging fairgoers to take some extra steps prevent heat-related illness while out at the fair today. Kim Myers with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health most importantly stay cool and stay hydrated. Drinking water isn’t just good for keeping…
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(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public Schools Board meeting from June 20th featured the hiring of a new Activities Director, Community Education updates, and talks on transportation from the High School Media Center. Lara Parkin, on behalf of Community Education, presented to the Board as more activity has taken place over the past year. Superintendent Dan…
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Essentia Health pediatricians are encouraging COVID-19 vaccination of children ages 6 months through 4 years after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that everyone in this age group should receive a COVID-19 vaccine. “COVID-19 has been one of the biggest public health threats in a century, with millions of people tragically losing their…
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INTERNATIONAL FALLS, MN: This summer, Voyageurs National Park will receive a vibrant community mural celebrating the park’s waters and skies. With support from Voyageurs Conservancy, Sam Zimmerman will serve as a Community Artist and Educator in residence in the park from June 26 – July 1, 2022. Sam Zimmerman – a Grand Portage direct descendant – is a…
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