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Drug Investigation in Backus Results in Arrests and Drugs Seized

Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on February 16th 2022, pursuant to an ongoing investigation into the sales and use of controlled substances, Investigators with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search warrant at a residence in the City of Backus MN. Several items of drug activity, paraphernalia, drug sales and ammunition were…
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February 21, 2022 0

Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools To Honor Class of 2022 and 2021 on March 3rd

Sherri DeLaHunt and Joey Halvorson joined us on Community Connection to discuss Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools. They discussed their induction and first told us about Legendary Women of Brainerd Public Schools. Inductees from the Class of 2022 include: Erin Rosinger Christopher (BHS 2003), Kari Frisch (BHS 1988), Marie Adolphson Landsburg (BHS 1960) (who…
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February 21, 2022 0

Jaques Art Center holding month-long, online auction

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Jaques Art Center in Aitkin is hosting a month-long online auction to help defray the costs of operating the Center with over 100 items ranging from local artwork, games, puzzles, and much more. In our conversation with Barden Heft he mentioned that bids on items can…
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February 21, 2022 0

VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution for knee replacements a vital instrument at Riverwood Healthcare

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The VELYS Robotic Assistant has been playing an integral part of total knee replacements for Riverwood Healthcare for the start of 2022. The system provides up-to-the-second information for the surgeon to have precise knowledge to perform the best operation possible. We spoke to Physician Assistant Tom Lewandowski…
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February 21, 2022 0

Crow Wing County offices closed Monday; Highway Department to be busy with snow

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/21/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Highway Department will be closed Monday, February 21st in observance of Presidents’ Day, but will still be active with snow and ice conditions present during the first half of the week. County maintenance crews are anticipating snow and ice conditions starting Monday. Snow…
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February 21, 2022 0

Schultz announces running for House District 10B; How for District 6A

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/21/22) (Minnesota) — As the Minnesota House maps continue to adjust, two candidates have risen to voice their plans to run in the new Districts of 6A and 10B. Isaac Schultz of Upsala announced his campaign for the newly-created District 10B covering the southern half of Morrison County, most of Benton…
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February 21, 2022 0

Representative Rob Ecklund talks about Broadband access around the Northland.

Representaive Rob Ecklund talks about the things that will need to happen for continued development of rural broadband development. The entire interview with Rep Ecklund can be heard here https://rjbroadcasting.com/2022/02/18/representative-rob-ecklund-intl-falls-2/


February 18, 2022 0

Barnesville City Council News & Notes from February 14th Meeting

Barnesville, MN — The Barnesville City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, February 14th. At the meeting the council approved setting a public hearing as they look to redistrict their wards as their population grows and expands into their new developments, according to Barnesville Mayor Jason Rick. The council also continues to…
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February 18, 2022 0

Senator Smith Introduces Broadband Bill

Washington, D.C. — Last week, U.S. Sens. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) introduced the Connect Unserved Americans Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) targets funding through the ReConnect Program to areas most in need of reliable broadband services. Additionally, it…
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February 18, 2022 0

Norman County Commission Opens Bids for New Highway Department Building

Ada, MN — The bids are in for the proposed new Norman County Highway Department building, and while they are higher than originally estimated, they weren’t as high as they expected. The Norman County Board of Commissioners opened bids last week and formally discussed them on Thursday. The lowest bid of the eight bids they…
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February 18, 2022 0