2022 KRJB Harvest Days Grand Prize Winner
The 12th Annual KRJB Harvest Days Grand Prize drawing was held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Eric Visser of the Ada area was selected as the winner of over $8,000 in Ag products and services. Visser says that unlike last year, he was able to get registered fairly early during the promotion. Eric Visser talks…
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Ada Fire Department Responds to Combine Fire, but Damage Minimal Thanks to Quick Thinking
Ada, MN — With conditions prime for fire to spread, the Ada Fire Department responded to a potential combine fire west of Ada on Wednesday afternoon. The call came in shortly after 12:30pm and fire crews were dispatched to seven miles west and one mile north of Ada. However, with winds gusting out of the…
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Hillsboro Kiwanis food pantry seeks donations
HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Kiwanis food pantry is asking you to donate non-perishable food items. Kiwanis member Dan Christianson was asked if this is a busy time for the food pantry. Christianson says they’re looking for all types of donations. He goes on to say where you can make donations to the Hillsboro Kiwanis food pantry.…
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MNsure enrollment period begins
ST. PAUL, MN–The open enrollment period for MNsure, Minnesota’s health insurance marketplace, is now underway. Mnsure CEO Nate Clark explains. Clark says recent changes in federal rules could make it easier for you to qualify for MNsure. You have until December 15 to enroll for MNsure coverage that would start on January 1st. Clark says…
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Brainerd man accused of shooting daughter’s boyfriend
CROW WING CO., Minn — A Brainerd, Minnesota man is accused of fatally shooting his daughter’s boyfriend over suspected abuse. 45-year-old Michael LaFlex is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 23-year-old Bryce Brogle. He was reported missing after going to the LaFlex’s storage unit last Wednesday. According to a criminal complaint, LaFlex shot…
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Burning restrictions issued for Lakes Area Counties
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is restricting open burning due to increased wildfire risk from dry conditions across much of Minnesota. The burning restrictions apply in the following counties: Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Dodge, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore,…
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DNR Conservation Officer Report – District 9 (Brainerd area)
Last updated: 2022-11-01 CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) completed another week of training with COC Ohnstad. They spent time on ATV/ORV enforcement and checking hunters in the field. Some of the violations were failure to register ORVs, riding within the public roadway with Class I ATVs, and fishing with extra lines. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports…
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Aitkin County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota BCA searching for missing Carlton County Man
Release from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension: “MISSING PERSON ALERT: The Carlton County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing man. Lucas Dudden, 38, is 5’8” and 165 lbs. with sandy brown hair and blue eyes. Dudden left Carlton on Oct. 25 and has not been seen since. His vehicle…
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