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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/9/22) (Nisswa, MN) — A 26-year-old Akeley man was killed Saturday after striking a boat trailer while driving his Harley Davidson in the Nisswa area. According to the Minnesota State Patrol, Alex Nelson of Akeley was driving his 2007 Harley Davidson Cruiser southbound on Highway 371 approaching Nashway Road. A 2007…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/9/22) (Deerwood, MN) — A Kettle River man was killed and an Aitkin man suffered life threatening injuries when two vehicles collided on Highway 210 near Crow Wing County Road 32 on Saturday. According to a report from the Minnesota State Patrol, a 1995 Jeep Wrangler, driven by 17-year-old Sebastian Blondo…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/9/22) (Brainerd, MN) — This past week, Lakes Jam General Manager Ken Lacey spoke to R&J Broadcasting, Incorporated to name one of the Country music headliners slated to take the stage at Brainerd International Raceway on Friday, June 23rd, 2023. Hardy, may be a familiar voice that people may not completely…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/9/22) (Pine River, MN) — Members of the Central Lakes Rotary Club spoke with Home Grown Local Radio about the upcoming “Rotary Ends Human Trafficking” Music Festival, set to take place August 12-14 at the Lakes Music & Events Park just north of Pine River on Highway 371. Mary Kay Verkennes…
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Brainerd, MN – Join us on Saturday, August 13th, 10 to noon, when we will be giving out creativity kits to anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of Crossing Arts. Kits include two art projects, a coloring sheet, and more! This month we will be creating stick people and…
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Minnesota DEED and Otto Bremer Trust partnerships deliver big impact for businesses and nonprofitsLITTLE FALLS, MN—The Initiative Foundation delivered 233 grants during the second quarter of 2022 totaling nearly $2.8 million. More than half of the grants went to businesses affected by the pandemic through a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their first regular monthly meeting for August on Monday, August 1st at the Mahnomen Fire Hall. At the meeting, it was announced that the city will be awarded a Minnesota Department of Transportation Grant. Mahnomen City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum says this research and development grant will provide…
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