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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) and COC Choua Khang spent this week checking traps, monitoring grouse hunters on ATVs, and checking fishing activities along the Rainy River and Rainy Lake. The temperature has dropped this week but the anglers who are still on boats have been successful in bagging their daily limits. Youth have…
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Halstad, MN — As we continue our coverage of National Fire Prevention Week, Michael Baer with the Halstad Fire Department joined R & J News to talk about the fire dangers that arise as we turn up the heat this fall. From space heaters to chimneys, Baer says there are a number of things we…
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Polk County – In advance of the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Polk County announced that the county buildings would be illuminating their flag poles green November 7th through the 13th as part of Operation Green Light, a new national collaborative initiative of the National Association of Counties (NACo) to support military veterans, as well as…
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Crookston, MN — The Polk County Board of Commissioners set their preliminary 2023 tax levy at the end of September with a proposed increase of 5.5%. The proposed levy increase comes after two-days of budget meetings with the department heads. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee, who joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, says navigating…
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LITTLE FALLS, MN—The Initiative Foundation announced today the award of $675,000 to 86 of Central Minnesota’s smallest businesses affected by the pandemic. The special grant program, supported by the Otto Bremer Trust, focused on businesses owned by people of color, women, veterans, and those located in smaller communities and rural areas. “These grants support businesses…
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Those considering weight loss surgery are invited to hear testimonials from people who had the procedure at a free, virtual Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meeting Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Pre- and post-surgical weight loss surgery patients are invited to come together to talk, share experiences and provide emotional support to one…
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East Central Regional Library (ECRL) was honored by the Lakes & Pines Community Action Council, Inc. on Monday, October 3 with the 2022 Spirit of Community Award! Lakes and Pines had this to say on award night: “ECRL is this year’s Spirit of Community Award winner for being an asset to the communities and individuals…
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Essentia Health is providing patients with the opportunity to get an up-close look at the latest advancements in joint-replacement technology. A joint-replacement seminar, highlighting available options, will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13, at Dunmire’s on the Lakes, located at 19090 Hwy. 371. Two physicians will be on hand to discuss Zimmer…
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(Brainerd, MN) — Fresh out of the Conversation Officer Academy Program and right into training in the field, Conservation Officer candidate Ben Ulrich (ull-rick) joined the Wake The Lakes Morning Show last week to chat on important topics related to deer feeding bans ahead of the firearms season at the beginning of November. Candidate Ulrich spoke about the…
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(Mora, MN) — With the change of the season to Autumn in full fruition, the Seven County Senior Federation put aside time to reward the volunteers that keep the One More Time thrift stores in Isle and Mora running during a busy time of year. In our monthly update with Seven County Senior Federation Executive…
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