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Polk County, MN – After two years the Veterans Benefit Fair will make its return on April 1st, 2022. Kurt Ellefson from the Polk County Veterans Office assures that this is not an April Fool’s joke, but rather a way to introduce veterans to the many benefits they are entitled to. Ellefson says he is…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board meeting from Monday, March 28th focused talks early on the High School Fitness Center and the Activity Bus from the High School Library. Early in the meeting, Brian Lonquist from Nexus Solutions gave a Referendum Building Project update which hit a milestone. After…
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The Minnesota House has approved a sweeping package of safety protections for workers at Minnesota warehouses, including at Amazon facilities. Additionally, lawmakers approved legislation guaranteeing Earned Sick and Safe Time for all Minnesota workers. The House approved legislation authored by Rep. Emma Greenman to address practices that have led to high injury rates at Amazon…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (Crosslake, MN) — The National Loon Center in Crosslake is opening the opportunity to be part of their research and connecting the Lakes area with Minnesota’s State Bird with their 2022 Loon Research Ambassador Program. We recently chatted with National Loon Center Communications and Outreach Coordinator Natasha Bartalotta gave the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (Minnesota) — The Crow Wing County Highway Department is starting the 2nd year of hte “Pick A Mile” program for residents to assist in roadside cleanup along a one-mile stretch of county roads. First introduced in June 2021, the “Pick A Mile” program allows Crow Wing County residents to reserve…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd is hosting a great class for beginning needle-felters ages 10 and up this Saturday at the gallery from 2-5pm. Beehive Pincushions will be made with artist Lisa Jordan using a specially barbed needle and fluffy wool. Students will create an adorable…
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CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports checking tip-up anglers this past week and working ATV enforcement on area lakes and county roads. The Rainy River continues to make little progress with the ice disappearing slowly after cold weather moved in. CO John Slatinski IV (Ray) reports snowmobiling and angling activity have both slowed considerably…
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Kevin Grover, Superintendent of Schools ISD361 was my guest for School Matters, and Kevin Talks about the summer projects that students might look to take advantage of this year. Some might be quite fun.
St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota Legislature overwhelmingly approved a pair of bipartisan pieces of legislation last week, one showing their support for a fellow lawmaker, and one removing their support of tyrannous county. District 4B Representative Paul Marquart says the House on Thursday unanimously approved a bill that would direct the State Board of…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro Beautification is eyeing up two projects to add some life into downtown Hillsboro. At their commission meeting last week discussed a plan repurpose a railcar in railway park and paint a mural on the south wall of the Main Street Community Center. Hillsboro Commission President Terry Sando says they want…
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