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Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, April 12th, which was a week ahead of the normal time due to the Easter break. At the meeting the board accepted the resignation of Principal Dustin Flaten. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says they wish…
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Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, April 11th. One of the items again up for discussion was their law enforcement contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says last month several citizens voiced concerns about lack of patrolling and response at their…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — This week, we caught up with the President of Central Lakes College, Dr. Hara Charlier, to get our monthly update with the school. Dr. Charlier said that, as the school turns its focus to the summer and fall, the staff is putting emphasis on assisting students who are unsure of which career…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held public hearings on Tax-Forfeited Lands and Redistricting of Commissioner Districts from the Government Center Board Room on Tuesday, April 12th. County Auditor Kirk Peysar spoke before Commissioners on Liquor and Beer License expiration dates to be uniformly set for December…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Police Department executed a search warrant and retrieved drugs and weapons from a residence in Aitkin on March 31st. The warrant was executed at 3 8th Avenue Northwest in Aitkin and resulted in the arrest of Jennifer Marie Hansen, age 38, of Aitkin, and Angela…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Mora, MN) — Spring cleaning and going “out with the old, in with the new” is a common theme this time of year and the Seven County Senior Federation with the “One More Time” Stores in Isle and Mora have been happy to receive donations. In our recent chat with…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Bemidji, MN) — The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference announced the recipients of 2022 Conference All-Academic Team recognition, consisting of 29 teams from Northern Minnesota and 2 from North Dakota. The NMRC All-Academic Award program recognizes academic excellence after a student possesses a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for this…
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In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is starting a containment and prevention program. This program involves educational activities as well as new management operations related to Kettle Falls and Gold Portage areas. Voyageurs National Park management will now require all vessels crossing…
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CO Curtis Simonson (Int?l Falls #2) reports spending the past week attending training at Camp Ripley and working the Rainy River. This past weekend had many people out on the Rainy River. Simonson would like to remind people to check boat registration before hitting the water for the first time this open water season and…
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As a 6th wave of COVID-19 begins in the province, local case numbers are increasing in many of our communities. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) notes that the virus, including the BA 2 variant, is circulating in the region. Public health officials urge residents to stay home and isolate if they are feeling unwell. Due to eligibility…
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