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Mahnomen, MN — The St. Michael’s Parish in Mahnomen are proud to welcome Hollywood daytime actor Frank Runyeon for a special mission with four unique programs this Friday, April 29th through, Sunday May 1st. Runyeon over the years has starred in various Soap Operas including As the World Turns and guest starred on several prime-time…
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Mahnomen, MN — The City of Mahnomen is continuing on the process of updating their City Comprehensive Plan and will be hosting a community meeting next week to discuss their progress and what’s next. Mahnomen City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum says it’s a great way for community members to provide input on the direction of the…
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Fosston, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is continuing their increased enforcement efforts to curb distracted driving as part of Districted Driving Awareness Month. Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include talking…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its second regular meeting of the month of April on Tuesday… The board heard an update on the use of American Rescue Plan Act dollars, officially approving two projects to be paid for by those funds… Both projects were approved unanimously. The board also heard an…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Northern MN) — The Northland Foundation announced 37 grants and 35 special grants were awarded to nonprofit organizations, schools, small businesses, and Native nations during the first quarter of 2022. Long Lake Conservation Center in Palisade received $1,500 from the Individual and Community Wellbeing grant to support an evening of…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center is encouraging the public to attend the first anniversary event for the “Walk with a Doc” program Wednesday, May 4th at 4:30pm at the Hallett Community Center in Crosby. Refreshments will be served and prizes awarded. Following the celebration, Dr. Wendi Johnson makes…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their monthly meeting with the Health and Human Services Department before their second april meeting on Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room. HHS Director Cynthia Bennett gave an update on the Legislative Session and it affects HHS across the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Today (April 28th) is Minnesota Workers Memorial Day and is a yearly remembrance of Minnesota Department of Transportation employees and contract workers that have been killed and injured on the job. We recently spoke with Aitkin County Engineer John Welle about Work Zone Safety and traveling through…
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On a membership vote of 38 to 5 at a special meeting yesterday, the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce reversed an earlier vote, and therefore will continue to exist after Saturday. Members are encouraged to renew their dues, sign up to volunteer and consider serving as board members. Next steps involve a survey of…
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Fosston, MN — Ukrainian Natasha Bazilevych is thankful for her friends in Fosston and to have escaped her homeland at just the right time. She joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this past week to share her story and encourage Americans to continue their support on the war against Russia. Natasha owns a business…
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