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Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area
Sagamore Unit opening to be celebrated with
June 15 ribbon cutting

Adaptive trails are the hallmark of Cuyuna’s most recent expansion WHAT: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is celebrating the opening of the Sagamore Unit at the Cuyuna Country State Recreation Area. The Sagamore Unit features 15.1 miles of mountain bike trails, including 7.4 miles of adaptive trails for hand-bike and other assistive bikes and…
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June 15, 2022 0

Representative Deb Kiel Seeks Another Term

Representative Deb Kiel of Crookston has served as state representative for District 1-B since 2010 and hopes to continue representing the people of northwestern Minnesota at the Capitol. Deb was born and raised south of Crookston where her parents still reside on the family farm. Deb and Lonn Kiel have been married for 43 years.…
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June 14, 2022 0

Foster Homes Needed in Polk County

Polk County Social Services is seeking foster parents There is a foster home shortage in the county due to 11 homes closing in 2021. Currently there are 33 homes in Polk county and 11 of those are relative related. There is the most need for foster homes in the eastern part of the county. Barb…
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June 14, 2022 0

Polk County Commissioner’s Update

Polk County Commissioner’s have begun distributing American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that were allocated to the county. President Joe Biden signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act on March 11th, 2021. The federal stimulus bill is intended to aid public health and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Commissioner Joan Lee states commissioners…
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June 14, 2022 0

MPFL’s JJ Kern talks NIL policy passed by MSHSL

(Brainerd) — The Minnesota State High School League at their meeting this past week opened the topic of Name, Image, and Likeness for student-athletes to earn money for their services in preparation for reaching the next level of competition and beyond. JJ Kern, owner of the Midwest Premier Football League, spoke with R&J Broadcasting, Inc about…
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June 14, 2022 0

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce to host ‘Legislative Luncheon’ Thursday

(Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce is inviting community members and business owners to their annual “Legislative Luncheon” this Thursday, June 16th from 11:30am-2pm from the Aitkin County Government Center. Earlier this week, we spoke with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson about the details of the event. The 2022 rendition of the Legislative…
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June 14, 2022 0

Wild & Free looking for helping hands to feed, fundraise

(Garrison, MN) — The steep downturn in helping hands for today’s workforce has also been felt at Wild & Free and their Animal Rehabilitation program.  In our monthly chat with Wild & Free’s Ashley King spoke about the need for volunteers to feed their numerous injured animals during their busy Spring-into-Summer season. Assistance is also needed to…
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June 14, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report 6-14-22 District-5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports continuing to assist the Koochiching County Sheriff?s Office with flood relief efforts on Rainy Lake. A youth firearms safety class in Littlefork was held at which 18 area youth received their certification. Other training was attended and miscellaneous animal-related complaints were handled. People are reminded that the no…
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June 14, 2022 0

Sandbag Operations Winding Down, National Guard Demobilizing

Rainy Lake has crested today and is expected to begin receding between now and June 20, barring no severe weather events. With a decrease in demand for sandbags over the last week and a stockpile of 100,000 filled sandbags for the community at the ready, active sandbagging operations at Kerry Park are shutting down for…
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June 14, 2022 0

HBA Makes Adjustments to 2022 Hillsboro Days

Hillsboro, ND — From events that test your strength and skill such as the 5K and cornhole tournament to more relaxing opportunities such as family movie night and street dance, Hillsboro Days has it all! The 2022 edition of Hillsboro Days gets underway this Thursday, June 16th and continues through June 19th.  The Hillsboro Business…
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June 14, 2022 0

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