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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/25/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board held their monthly meeting Monday from the High School Meeting Center and covered topics of enrollment, teaching positions, and budget. High School Principal Paul Karelis in his presentation to the Board, spoke on changes to the daily schedule to include two lunch…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/25/22) (Minnesota) — Nearly 180 schools around Minnesota were awarded funding to help benefit planning, programming, and infrastructure through the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School grants. Pequot Lakes Public Schools ISD 386 applied and was granted a Planning Assistance grant to provide communities the resources to convene a…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/25/22) (Minnesota) — As the Spring thaw continues, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has already begun temporarily closing some state forest roads and trails as they melt and they have been made too soft to support vehicle traffic without causing damage. Depending on weather conditions, the temporary closures have begun…
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Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) is developing a new Strategic Plan. The plan will guide public health services from 2023 to 2025 to ensure they continue to meet the goals and needs of our population. The health unit is seeking public input into the strategic plan. To take part, please visit https://survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50142818/NWHU-Strategic-Planning-Survey. This survey is open until…
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Ada, MN — This week the Norman-Mahnomen Impact Coalition is celebrating National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, which is an annual, week-long, health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth. It provides an opportunity to bring together scientists, students, educators, healthcare providers, and community partners—to help advance the…
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Ada, MN — This Friday, March 25th, the Ada-Borup-West School will be hosting the Honor Concert at 6:30pm in the Ada-Borup-West High School Auditorium. Everyone is invited to enjoy a night of musical entertainment featuring the subsection 30 honor band and choir, as well as the best of the day solos and ensembles from this…
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Hillsboro, ND — A large group of more than 30 kids will be taking off for the nation’s capitol this weekend. The Hillsboro Close Up groups leaves this Saturday for Washington D.C. where they will visit with legislators, tour the monuments, and get an overall closer look at the ins and out of politics. Hillsboro…
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Hendrum, MN — This Saturday, March 26th enjoy good food and prizes galore during the Hendrum Fire and Rescue’s 24th annual Steak Supper Fun Night at the Hendrum Gymnasium. Social hour starts at 6:30pm with steaks being served around 7:30pm. The Hendrum Fire and Rescue held this event in the Hendrum gym for the first…
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Ulen, MN — Norman County East High School Principal Dustin Flaten appears to be heading back to the Ulen-Hitterdal School District, but this time as the new District Superintendent. According to the current Interim Superintendent Todd Cameron, Flaten has been offered and verbally accepted the position this week. The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board will negotiate the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/24/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The ‘Making A Change’ program receiving SAMHSA Grant funding was the major highlight from the Aitkin County Health & Human Services meeting Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room. During her Director’s Update, HHS Director Cynthia Bennett touched on the on-going needs for programs and proper facilities…
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