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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/9/22) (Brainerd, MN) — In 2022, the Crow Wing County highway Department is scheduled for approximately $12 million worth of road improvements for CSAHs, County Roads, and unorganized territory town roads in the First Assessment District and Second Assessment District. Reconstruction will take place on CSAH 49 (Wise Road) / CSAH…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/9/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center brought home another prestigious honor this week with the announcement of the “World’s Best Hospitals” by Newsweek magazine. CRMC in Crosby is one of 14 Minnesota Hospitals to make the “World’s Best Hospitals” rating, landing 352nd overall. The experts who weighed in on…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports snowmobile and ice fishing continue to be the main emphasis of enforcement activities. Enforcement action was taken snowmobile registration and exceeding snowmobile trail speed limit regulations. Several animal-related complaints were also handled throughout the week CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports spending this past week checking ice…
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AGENDA City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M., Monday, March 7, 2022 Council Chamber, 600 Fourth Street PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVE AGENDA WITH ANY ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA (only by unanimous consent). APPROVAL OF MNUTES 1. Minutes of the Tuesday, February 22, 2022…
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CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) took enforcement action this week for extra lines, registration issues, operating on a closed trail, speeding and failure to stop. Trails are deteriorating and fishing remains slow. CO Nate Benkofske (McGregor) reports checking ice anglers and snowmobilers. Conditions for winter activities continue to be favorable. Enforcement action was taken for…
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Grand Forks, ND — Safe Kids Grand Forks will hosting a free Home Safety Training on March 23rd from 9am until 4:30pm via Zoom. This training consists of many of their partners giving their time and expertise to sure those conducting home visits or providing home safety education are providing the most up to date…
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Saint Paul, Minn. —On Monday, March 7, Rep. Zack Stephenson (DFL-Coon Rapids), Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington), and members of the Minnesota House of Representatives announced new bipartisan sports betting legislation (House File 778). The bill’s first hearing takes place on Tuesday, March 8 at 3pm in the House Commerce Committee. The new bipartisan proposal seeks to…
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Mahnomen, MN — The University of Minnesota Extension invites agricultural producers to get “Nitrogen Smart!” Nitrogen Smart is an educational program for producers that presents fundamentals for maximizing economic return on nitrogen investments while minimizing nitrogen losses. Norman/Polk Extension Educator invites producers to the Nitrogen Smart workshop being held at the Shooting Start Casino on…
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Mahnomen, MN — Mahnomen County Highway Engineer Jon Large joined the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program this week to provide more information to the public about the county road system and the people who maintain it. One of the items he discussed was snow and ice control, which has been a challenge this year for their relatively…
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Virtual event March 8, during Red Cross Month, will support critical services to more than 7.3 million people across three states MINNEAPOLIS (Mar. 1, 2022) – The American Red Cross Minnesota and Dakotas Region is excited to announce Powering the Mission is returning for its second year. This inspiring event shares heartwarming stories of Red…
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