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Aitkin County distributing KN95 masks

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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February 4, 2022 0

Long Time Baxter Police Officer Retires

(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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February 4, 2022 0

White Earth Nation’s Annual Ice Fishing Derby Heads to Strawberry Lake

White Earth, MN — White Earth Public Safety and White Earth Natural Resources invite all to participate in their 2nd annual White Earth Nation Ice Fishing Derby this Saturday, February 5th on Strawberry Lake. The event will run from 11am and 3pm and participants are asked to use the Christian Retreat Access located on the…
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February 3, 2022 0

AWF “Fight or Flight” comes to Aitkin High School February 5th for fundraiser

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin High School Athletics Department and the American Wrestling Federation will be tag teaming for a special fundraiser as the AWF presents “Fight or Flight” live TV taping wrestling show Saturday night at the AHS Gym. We had the chance to speak with AWF CEO Tony…
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February 3, 2022 0

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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February 3, 2022 0

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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February 3, 2022 0

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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February 3, 2022 0

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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February 3, 2022 0

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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February 3, 2022 0

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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February 3, 2022 0