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Erskine, MN — CHS will begin construction this summer on a new state-of-the-art grain facility with 1.25 million bushels of additional storage capacity in Erskine, Minn. The facility is slated to be operational in the fall of 2023 and will help CHS expand operational capabilities and increase efficiency across its footprint. The new shuttle elevator…
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Fertile, MN — The Polk County Fair, which gets underway this Wednesday, has long been known for having one of the biggest and best midways around when it comes to county fairs. This year it’s getting even bigger and better, according to Polk County Fairboard President Dan Grunhovd. Grunhovd says The Todd Armstrong Carnival is…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — With the announcement of the Butler Building being renamed The Ripple Center this past Friday, we chatted with building owners Christine Bright Marwede and Dwight Marwede about the future plans for the space within the building and upcoming events for the new performing arts center. Since purchasing…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The 131st Aitkin County Fair gets underway this week with a few added attractions that come off adjustments to longstanding features of the Fairgrounds that were damaged in spring storms. Aitkin County Fair Board member Kirk Peysar about making the necessary adjustments of moving exhibitors to other…
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The Lakes Area Music Festival’s Prelude Series will feature rising stars and award-winning talent in a tour of Central Minnesota. Over three weekends, July 9-24, LAMF artists will give free concerts in Aitkin, Nisswa, Brainerd, Crosslake, and Deerwood. On July 9 at Aitkin’s Butler Building, and July 10 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in…
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Bill Engel talks about his experience in the cycling race called the Race Across the West.
Sara Wendt discusses the LBF All School reunion coming up this weekend.