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Bill Engel-Race Across the West-7/4/22

Bill Engel talks about his experience in the cycling race called the Race Across the West.


July 4, 2022 0

Sara Wendt-LBF All School Reunion-Let’s Talk About It- 7/4/22

Sara Wendt discusses the LBF All School reunion coming up this weekend.


July 4, 2022 0

Aitkin Police Chief Ryan talks Fireworks Safety for 4th of July

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Safety on the 4th of July was mentioned in our recent conversation with Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan for people that will be lighting off fireworks in or around town. Chief Ryan talked about proper fireworks that can be lit in town and keep everyone safe. Fire-starting…
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July 4, 2022 0

Aitkin All Class Reunion one month away, still plenty to accomplish

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — 11 years of planning and one month of preparation are still ahead of the Aitkin All Class Reunion, August 6-9th in Aitkin. We chatted recently with All Class Reunion Committee members Wendi Johnson and Gary Tibbitts about the first step of getting ready for the big weekend…
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July 4, 2022 0

Bernick Family Foundation Opens Grant Round

St. Cloud, Minn. – Organizations that support youth in building their career skills or support activities that address active lifestyles and well-being, are encouraged to apply for a Bernick Family Foundation grant. Applications are now being accepted through August 31, 2022. The Bernick Family Foundation supports two key focus areas through their grant round; youth…
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July 3, 2022 0

Lakewood Health System Receives Inclusive Workforce Employer Designation

Staples, MN – July 1, 2022 — The Regional Workforce Alliance (RWA) of Northwest Minnesota has recognized Lakewood Health System is an Inclusive Workforce Employer (I-WE) for their commitment to, and development of, an inclusive and equitable culture within their business and region. The I-WE designation was created to recognize and promote inclusive employers, reduce regional…
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July 3, 2022 0

CRMC EMTs awarded inaugural Toby Rowan Memorial Scholarships

Four Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Emergency Medical Technicians today received the first Toby Rowan Memorial Scholarships to pursue their Paramedic Licensure. EMTs Tanya Eckhout of Garrison, Madison Hester of Deerwood, Kendra Kimball of Crosby, and Asha Roberts of Brainerd each received $1,000. The scholarship fund was established last year to honor Paramedic Toby Rowan of Fifty…
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July 3, 2022 0

Crow Wing County offices closed July 4th; Highway Maintenance work for this week

County offices will be closed Monday, July 4, 2022, in observance of the Fourth of July. County maintenance crews will perform spray patching operations on CSAH 16, in Jenkins throughout the week. County maintenance crews will continue cleaning up trees and fixing washouts from June 20th’s storms. Maintenance crews may be working in the drive…
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July 3, 2022 0