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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Brainerd, MN) — A warmer week ahead is a welcomed sight for the Crow Wing County Highway Department and their projects throughout the week. County maintenance crews will be performing tree limbing on CSAH 45 (13th St in Brainerd) today and Tuesday and on CSAH 3 (Mill Avenue Brainerd) Wednesday.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Palisade, MN) — Long Lake Conservation Center will be thost venue for renowned storyteller Dr. Michael Migizi Sullivan in sharing Ojibwe legends and myths February 26th at 6:30pm for in-person and virtual attendance. Sullivan will share an Aadizookaan, a sacred story often about a legend or myth, focusing on Wenabozho,…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are making available another round of the “No Child Left Inside” grants, that help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. Public entities and non-profit organizations serving youth under age 18 can…
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By Laura Hamilton Dairy producers are reminded of a fast approaching February 18th deadline to complete enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage program and the Supplemental DMC program as noted by Nathan Peterson on his weekly FSA report on KKCQ radio. Another deadline looming on the horizon for producers to be aware of is for…
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Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on Monday, January 31st 2022 at 5:31 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Peninsula Road, in Crooked Lake Township, rural Outing MN. Responders arrived on scene and found a cabin fully engulfed in fire, as well as a full-size pickup on…
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If you want to keep northern pike this fishing season, double check regulations and be prepared to measure your fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state. You can find those zone regulations, including a zone map, on the DNR…
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We’re pleased to announce another phase of the extremely popular No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. Public entities and nonprofit organizations serving youth under age 18 can apply for these grants and applications must be received…
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Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard joined us this week for his monthly chat. We learned that Crow Wing County Public Health called upon law enforcement to help distribute KN95 masks. Goddard discussed the details. At the Sheriff’s Office, you can pick up just past the first set of doors any time. Police departments are best…
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Aitkin County Public Health received a limited supply of KN95 masks from the state to distribute to those who are less likely to have access. We partnered with Aitkin County C.A.R.E., McGregor ANGELS, local food shelves and others to distribute them throughout the county. Additionally, the federal government has partnered with Costco, CVS, Walgreens, and…
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(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its first regular council meeting of the month of February on Wednesday… The city recognized the retirement of longtime police officer and assistant chief Russ Wicklund and announced the appointment of his replacement… In our full conversation with Mayor Darrel Olson on the meeting, he also provided…
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