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Fertile, MN — Get a guided tour through the snowmobile trails of the Fertile Sandhills this weekend. The Fertile-Beltrami Sandhill Snowcruisers are hosting a Family Club Ride this Sunday, March 6th at 1:30pm where families will get the opportunity to experience the sandhills and learn more about their trails and amenities. Snowcruisers member Alex Engelstad…
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Hillsboro, ND — Some news and notes from the most recent Hillsboro City Commission Meeting held on Tuesday, February 22nd. The commission spent some time discussing the results of a survey sent out to residents about what types of recreational interests they would like to see the city pursue in the future. Hillsboro Commission President…
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(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its second regular council meeting of the month of February on Monday… During the meeting, the city passed a resolution in accordance with the League of Minnesota Cities regarding the push at the state legislature to implement housing guidelines… In doing so, Pierz joins the list of…
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(PEQUOT LAKES, MN) — The city of Pequot Lakes held its regular council meeting for the month of March on Tuesday… Mayor Tyler Gardner provided an update to the fire service negotiations between the cities of Pequot Lakes and Breezy Point… Gardner also provided some details on the agreement… The city also heard an update…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/3/22) (Minnesota) — Turkey hunters can buy their licenses for the spring 2022 season now online, by phone 888-665-4236, or in person wherever hunting and fishing licenses are sold. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, to help understand hunter distribution license agents will be asking hunters which permit area…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/3/22) (Northern MN) — The Northland Foundation announced this week that Cayla Bellanger DeGroat has joined their staff as their Program Officer, with a strong focus on coordinating its own Indigenous-led program, Maada’ookiing, which is set to launch May 2021. A member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, Bellanger DeGroat…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced a delay in their Highway 169/210 Aitkin to Hassman project to Summer 2023 in order to access utility relocations along the corridor. According to the MnDOT project page, major roadwork for the project will begin in Summer 2023. Motorists will encounter…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners rescheduled meeting took place Tuesday, March 1st with a 2021 Year End Budget Review and discussion on potential policy initiatives from the Government Center Board Room in Aitkin. Human Resources Director Bobbie Danielson presented an update to the Early Retirement Health…
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Voyageurs National Park staff will conduct prescribed burns throughout park wetlands to treat areas of invasive hybrid cattails from March through May 2022. Activities include burning floating and rooted cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenate wetland plant communities, and reduce woody plant encroachment. Hybrid cattails have invaded approximately 500-acres…
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March 1, 2022 Dear Chamber Members, The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting of the membership this afternoon at Backus Community Center to address the resolution passed by the Board of Directors on February 7, 2022, recommending the dissolution of the Chamber. The membership present, or by proxy, voted in favor…
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