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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/17/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County is reminding property owners that they will soon be receiving their annual property tax statement for taxes due this year and their notice of property valuation and classification for taxes payable next year. The Land Services Office is also asking property owners to check…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/17/22) (Grand Rapids, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting anglers and others to comment on fisheries management in several waterbodies in the Grand Rapids area through March 15th. These comments and suggestions from the public as the DNR will be updating their fisheries management plans that identify…
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Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center is proud to again be named one of the top 100 rural and community hospitals in the U.S. by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. St. Joseph’s was also recognized in 2020. The annual list recognizes excellence in rural health care. “Amidst uncertainty, transition and strain, these top performers are excelling in managing…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, February 15th. At the meeting, the board approved a new 3-year Superintendent contract with Rob Nudell, as well as an agreement to continue sharing that contract with the Battle Lake School District. Superintendent Nudell says he’s excited…
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Glyndon, MN — 4-H Youth in Norman and Clay County interested in gardening are encouraged to let their dreams bloom during a 4-H Winter Gardening Day on Saturday, February 26th at 10am. The activity is a collaboration with Clay County that will take place at the Glyndon Community Center. Norman County 4-H Extension Educator Linda…
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Ada, MN — This week is National FCCLA Week, a week where schools and current FCCLA members can celebrate and promote the nationwide organization aimed at making a positive impact in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education, according to Ada-Borup-West FCCLA Advisor…
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–RELEASE– On February 15th, 2022, at 6:08 PM Little Falls Police Department and the Little Falls Fire Department responded to 100 block of 14th St SW Little Falls for a report of a house fire. Upon arrival the fire department observed smoke on both the 1st & 2nd levels of the residence. It was reported …
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, February 15th where they canvassed the results of last week’s special election, which saw a $4.5 million building referendum fail at the hands of a 99-99 tie. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says it was a very unique situation for a…
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(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its first regular council meeting of the month of February on Monday… Mayor Dave Fischer said the council heard the results of a study from SEH on their 2024 Street Improvement Project… In our full conversation with Mayor Fischer, he also went into detail on the city’s…
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Crookston, MN — The Polk County Commission is moving forward with much needed repairs to the Juvenile Detention Facility in Crookston, which had ceased operation a in the spring of 2021 due to extensive water damage sustained in a rain event. During her recent conversation on this week’s KKCQ Food for Thought, Polk County Commissioner…
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