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CO Amber Ladd (Aitkin) checked area lakes for shelters left on the ice after the deadline. One portable was worked that Ladd had been keeping an eye on all winter as it was not licensed. She was able to make contact with the owner after some investigation and the owner was in possession of nine…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, March 14th at the Twin Valley Community Center. At the meeting, the council continued discussions on their snow removal policy, specifically as it pertains to the sidewalks in the downtown business corridor and along Highway 29 and Highway…
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Ada, MN — The proposed new Norman County Highway Department only has one more hurdle before becoming a reality. At their meeting last week, the Norman County Board of Commissioners accepted a bid from Bradbury Stamm Construction of $9.875 million and approved a resolution to pay for a portion of the building using a half…
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Lake Park, MN — It’s been a difficult couple days for the community of Lake Park after fire caused extensive damage to Lake Park American Legion on Sunday night. The Legion Hall, Lake Park’s only event center, served as a hub for gatherings including weekly fish frys, birthday parties, and countless community events and fundraisers.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Moving forward in the grant funding process, the Lakes Area United Way is seeking the public’s help in their efforts to go through grant applications on their Vision Council. Our conversation with Lakes Area United Way Executive Director Jon Aga noted that January and February served as…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/15/22) (Grand Rapids, MN) — After attending the State Fair Convention and reviewing artists from all genres, the Itasca County Fair Board announced this past week the featured performers for the 5-day festivities, scheduled August 17th-21st in Grand Rapids. Senior Day on Friday will have music from The OVERTONES Quartet, doing…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/15/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Beginning next week, the Crossing Arts Alliance will present their 2022 Spring Silent Auction with proceeds benefiting their monthly Creativity Kit Giveaway Program. The Silent Auction is completely online running March 20-27 with items donated from the community from gift certificates, themed gift baskets, unique gift experiences…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/15/22) (Brianerd, MN) — Pulitzer Prize winning writer Forrest Gander will be visiting Central Lakes College on Monday March 21st in the Chalberg Theatre to take part in the ‘Verse Like Water’ poetry program. Gander, an internationally known poetry, novelist, essayist, and translator will read during this free poetry reading session.…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 7th at the Hillsboro Community Center where they discussed building incentives, a public works opening, community surveys and more. The commission learned this week that the legislature has increased the amount of housing incentives the cities can offer to new…
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Ada, MN — Whether you want to purchase livestock to display at the county fair or you’re looking to start your own farming operation, the USDA Farm Service Agency has funding options for youth and beginning farmers. Youth loans are available to individual young persons to start and operate income-producing projects of modest size in…
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