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Impact Coalition Brings Back Sticker Shock Campaign for 4th of July Weekend

Ada, MN — The 4th of July weekend is a busy one for the local liquor stores as folks stock up on beer and liquor on their way to the lakes and backyard celebrations. Some of those cases of beer will once again have an important reminder for adults this weekend: Don’t buy alcohol for…
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July 1, 2022 0

Fosston Hosting Independence Day Parade & Fireworks on Saturday

Fosston, MN — Celebrate the 4th of July on the 2nd of July in the city of Fosston. With the Independence Day holiday falling on a Monday, the city of Fosston moved their annual celebrations, which include a parade and fireworks, up to this Saturday. Fosston City Administrator Cassie Heide says the parade, which features…
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July 1, 2022 0

AgriMAX Hosts Summer Chemical Meeting Thursday June 30th

Fisher, MN — The team at AgriMAX hosted their 2022 Summer Chemical Meeting on Thursday night at their Fisher location. The meeting is a part of a series of public meetings that AgriMAX hosts throughout the farming season in order to accomplish their simply stated goal of: “helping their customers become better.” There was a…
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July 1, 2022 0

Lakes Jam Recap

Ken Lacy and “Hopper” join to recap a great weekend at Lakes Jam.


June 30, 2022 0

Crow Wing Veterans Service joins Wake the Lakes Morning Show

Erik Flowers, Veterans Service Officer for Crow Wing County, discussed a new bonus coming up for active duty members serving post 9/11, and how they are watching closely changes with the Veterans Benefits Adminstration.


June 30, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting from June 28th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/1/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners second meeting of June heard an update on the upcoming Aitkin County Fair, reviewed an amendment to the first reading of the Solid Waste Ordinance among other topics covered Tuesday, June 28th from the Government Center Board Room. Following approval to…
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June 30, 2022 0

Cuyuna Fire and Police Departments present checks to C-I Special Education, Special Olympics from patch fundraisers

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/1/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — Earlier this week, the Cuyuna Fire and Police Departments presented a pair of $1,000 checks as part of their Patch of the Month fundraisers. One Tuesday, June 28th, a check was presented to the Crosby-Ironton Special Education Program and teacher Brittany Barutt, and the other check was…
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June 30, 2022 0

Slow down when navigating work zones this Independence Day weekend

BAXTER, Minn. – With July 4 falling on a long weekend and holiday celebrations throughout the state, the Minnesota Department of Transportation urges Independence Day weekend travelers to plan ahead, expect delays and enjoy a safe, steady pace by driving the speed limit – particularly while driving through work zones. More than 200 projects will be underway on…
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June 30, 2022 0

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Named Top 5 percent in Nation for Patient Experience

For the fourth consecutive year, Cuyuna Regional Medical Centerin Crosby was recognized as one of the nation’s best hospitals for providing an outstanding patient experience. The distinction places CRMC among the top 5 percent of hospitals nationwide for outstanding patient experience, according to Healthgrades, the leading marketplace that connects people with the right doctor and…
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June 30, 2022 0

Herbicide applications to help reforestation efforts in the Aitkin area

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will begin herbicide applications on select state lands in the Aitkin Forestry administrative area to prepare sites for reforestation. Applications on two sites in Section 28 of Township 52, Range 25W will begin July 5th and continue through approximately July 22nd. Herbicides are used in select locations to reduce…
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June 30, 2022 0