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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Safety on the 4th of July was mentioned in our recent conversation with Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan for people that will be lighting off fireworks in or around town. Chief Ryan talked about proper fireworks that can be lit in town and keep everyone safe. Fire-starting…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — 11 years of planning and one month of preparation are still ahead of the Aitkin All Class Reunion, August 6-9th in Aitkin. We chatted recently with All Class Reunion Committee members Wendi Johnson and Gary Tibbitts about the first step of getting ready for the big weekend…
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St. Cloud, Minn. – Organizations that support youth in building their career skills or support activities that address active lifestyles and well-being, are encouraged to apply for a Bernick Family Foundation grant. Applications are now being accepted through August 31, 2022. The Bernick Family Foundation supports two key focus areas through their grant round; youth…
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Staples, MN – July 1, 2022 — The Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota has recognized Lakewood Health System is an Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) for their commitment to, and development of, an inclusive and equitable culture within their business and region. The I-WE designation was created to recognize and promote inclusive employers, reduce regional…
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Four Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Technicians today received the first Toby Rowan Memorial Scholarships to pursue their Paramedic Licensure. EMTs Tanya Eckhout of Garrison, Madison Hester of Deerwood, Kendra Kimball of Crosby, and Asha Roberts of Brainerd each received $1,000. The scholarship fund was established last year to honor Paramedic Toby Rowan of Fifty…
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County offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Fourth of July. County maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on CSAH 16, in Jenkins throughout the week. County maintenance crews will continue cleaning up trees and fixing washouts from June 20th’s storms. Maintenance crews may be working in the drive…
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Ada, MN — As much of a staple fireworks are during our 4th of July celebrations, this is your annual reminder that almost all of them are not legal in the state of Minnesota. Essentially anything that explodes or goes in the air, including bottle rockets, firecrackers, roman candles, and other consume grade fireworks is…
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Erskine, MN — The Wojo’s Rodeo continues their season with two full shows this Friday and Saturday, July 1st and 2nd in Erskine. The Wojos rodeo has placed an emphasis on getting people introduced to the rodeo competition and helping train them to be successful. Keith Wojo says their efforts are starting to pay off…
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Mahnomen, MN — This Independence Day weekend, the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office will be out and about in lakes country keeping an eye out on the highways and trails. Mahnomen County Sheriff Josh Guenther says you can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence in the high traffic areas patrolling to make sure everyone…
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