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The Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) catchment area is seeing an increased number of infectious syphilis cases. Although case rates have been rising since 2018, there was a drastic increase in 2021, where rates rose by 107% since 2020. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) spread through direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal,…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile activity in the area is picking up with the recent snowfall. Trails are in great shape but lake surfaces remain rough. Ice fishing has been slow on Rainy Lake, but it hasn’t stopped people from getting outdoors to enjoy the hopes of catching a fish or two.…
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CO Amber Ladd (Aitkin) wrapped up work on a deer case from last fall involving wanton waste with the assistance from a warden in Wisconsin, where the suspect resides. Ladd also helped out a local resident who located a small owl that had flown into a window. The owl has been brought to the taxidermist…
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Fosston, MN — A new pet grooming business is opening this weekend in Fosston and Bagley. Operating out of a mobile grooming bus, AP Grooming owner Ashley Fults will be hosting a grand opening this weekend at her two locations, the East Polk Canine Kennels in Fosston and Fireside Grill and Patio in Bagley. Fults…
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St. Paul, MN — The 2022 Minnesota Legislative session got underway last week and there is a lot on the line this year, according to District 4B Representative Paul Marquart. Not only is it an election year, but it’s also a redistricting year and the legislature needs to address a more than $7 billion budget…
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Mahnomen, MN — It’s a big week of fundraising for the St. Michael’s Catholic School in Mahnomen, including their biggest fundraiser of the year in their annual benefit dinner. The St. Michael’s School Benefit Dinner is scheduled for 5pm this Sunday, February 13th. Tickets are still available, according to Development Director Tina Penner, and include…
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Ada, MN — Losing your electricity in the middle of winter can be dangerous or at the very least an uncomfortable situation if for an extended period of time, and it does happen on occasion. Recently on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, we spoke with Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen on how to prepare for…
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Featuring everything from a natural shoreline buffer on Big Swan Lake to a Morrison County farmer planting over 25,186 trees; private landowners are making headway on water quality protection in The Mississippi, Brainerd Watershed. We hope that you will find inspiration to do the same! Crow Wing, Morrison, Aitkin, and Todd Soil and Water Conservation Districts…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/8/22) (Ironton, MN) — The Ironton City Council meeting from Wednesday, February 2nd included rezoning a local business and updates from the Planning and Zoning Commission from the Ironton City Hall Council Chambers. Luke Lundquist, co-owner of CYKEL, discussed the needs for his business to get a full liquor license and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/8/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Iron Range Veterinary Clinic will be hosting a low-income vaccine clinic on Wednesday, February 16th from the Deerwood Auditorium with the Minnesota Humane Society. We spoke to Iron Range Veterinarian, Dr. Matt Stahl about the vaccine clinic, the venue, and the partnership with MN Humane Society. Costs…
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