Jon McDonald Forestry Division of the MN DNR
Timm Ringhoffer talks with Jon McDonald about some fire safety issues and how controlled burning is used in conservation. Timber sales in the area were also discussed.
Fertile City Council Recap
Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th at Fertile City Hall. The council recently got back some estimates on their proposed Community Center remodel project. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says there going to check back with their engineers as some of the costs were…
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Polk County Sheriff Talks ATV & Golf Cart Use on County & Township Roads
Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of complaints in recent months in regards to ATV, golf cart, and mini truck use on county and township roads. Polk County has an ordinance that allows their use, however not all townships or towns have adopted it. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman…
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Mahnomen School Board News & Notes from August 8th Meeting
Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th. With less than a month until the new school year starts, Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek reported that they are more than likely going to be short staffed as they struggle to fill the last few positions. The good…
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Protecting Your Identity
ADA, MN—There are a great many people who want your identity—so they can rip you off. Christopher Tangen, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Mid-Minnesota Federal Credit Union, says the elderly are a big target area. Tangen says there are several things scam artists will ask you that should raise a red flag.…
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Hawley School Goes Forward $53M Middle School Referendum with $3M New Gym Option
Hawley, MN — The Hawley School Board this week officially gave the green light to move forward with a building bond referendum during this fall’s general election. At a special meeting on Monday night, the board opted to move forward with a $53 million referendum. Included in that $53 million would be the construction of…
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Aitkin County Board meeting from August 9th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first August meeting Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room with Budget Presentations from Health and Human Services and General Government highlighting the majority of the meeting. Environmental Services Director Andrew Carlstrom began the meeting by presenting a Patriot…
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Northland Arboretum’s Firefly Festival to take flight Saturday
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/11/22) (Baxter, MN) — The Northland Arboretum in Baxter is venturing out with their first Firefly Festival this Saturday with live music, food, specialty cocktails, and beautiful surroundings on Saturday, August 13th. We recently caught up with Arboretum Executive Director Candice Zimmerman about this event that was inspired by a conversation…
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2022 Primary Election Results for Lakes Area
Links below courtesy of the MN Secretary of Station website: State Representative District 10A State Representative District 6B State Senator District 10 State Senator District 7 US Representative District 8 All Statewide Races – Governor/Lt Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General
Conservation Report 8-10-22 District-5
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) worked fishing and boating enforcement on the Rainy River and Rainy Lake. Kittelson also attended meetings in regards to upcoming Academy training at Camp Ripley. Questions were fielded about a recent boating accident on Rainy Lake. CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports checking anglers on Rainy Lake and…
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