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District 10B Representative Dale Lueck takes mining leases pulled for NE Minnesota

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the federal government pulled the mining leases in Northeastern Minnesota on January 26th, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck voiced his disappointment in the decision that has multiple ramifications for even in the Lakes area. Representative Lueck overall did not agree with the decision from President…
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Crow Wing County seeking comments on revisions to County Land Use Ordinance and First Assessment District Road Construction

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Land Services Department is requiring public comments on proposed revisions to the County Land Use Ordinance and First Assessment District Road Construction Specifications Revisions.  A public hearing for the proposed revisions to the Land Use Ordinance is set for March 17th, 2022, before…
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Grief and Loss seminar coming up February 10th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Chaplain Mark Henson and Manager of Bereavement Services at St Croix Hospice Deanna Bieniek will be hosting and presenting for a free Lunch and Learn seminar for Grief and Loss on Thursday, February 10th from 12-1:30pm at the Deerwood Auditorium. Those attending will…
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Essentia Health plans to open clinic, pharmacy in Deerwood

Following positive review during a Deerwood Planning Commission meeting on Wednesday, Essentia Health is excited to take another step toward building a new clinic and pharmacy which could open in Deerwood in 2023.  The 6,500-square-foot clinic and 700-square-foot pharmacy would be located at the intersection of Minnesota Highways 210 and 6, at the site of…
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Veterans Benefit Fair Returns After Two Years

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – After two years the Veterans Benefit Fair will make its return on April 1st, 2022. Kurt Ellefson from the Polk County Veterans Office assures that this is not an April Fool’s joke, but rather a way to introduce veterans to the many benefits they are entitled to.…
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Come Fly a Kite (yes, really)

Up here in the Northland, we find our outdoor activities when and where we can find them. Mike Bolstad sat down with Kallie Kantos to discuss National Kite day which is Tuesday, Feb 8th. We are hearty here in International Falls, so why not fly a kite this Saturday February 5th. Mike and Kallie will…
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Mark Lessard Koochiching County VSO

KOOCHICHING COUNTY VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE SPONSORED BY VETERANS’ LINKAGE LINE: 1-888-LINKVET (546-5838); WWW.LINKVET.ORG MISSION: To support Koochiching County Veterans and connect them with the federal, state, and county benefits they have earned. Veterans: Seek and/or update Veteran Benefits, Medical Care and Other Earned Benefits. VA Compensation for Injuries or Disease resulting from Military Service VA…
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February is American Heart Month

Ada, MN — February is American Heart Month, a month dedicated to encouraging Americans to live healthier and happier lives to reduce heart disease. According to the CDC, about 659,000 people in the United States die from heart disease each year. That roughly 1 out of every 4 deaths! Risk factors for heart disease include…
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Trails in Excellent Condition Ahead of this Weekend’s Old Timers Run in Lake Park

Lake Park, MN — For area vintage and classic snowmobile enthusiasts, this weekend’s Midnite Riders Old Timers Run in Lake Park is an event that gets circled on the calendar every year. Hundreds and hundreds of riders will show off their sleds this Saturday morning at the Lake Park Liquor Store and then take off…
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Suspect in Custody Following Assault in Halstad

UPDATE 10:15pm 2-2-22 Press ReleaseAt approximately 15:55 hrs the Norman County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a possible shooting in the 200 Block of 2nd Ave W in the City of Halstad.Upon arrival of officers from the Norman County Sheriff’s Office and the Ada Police Department they found a female victim with injuries…
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