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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/25/22) (Crosby, MN) — The Crosby City Council meeting from February 14th yielded positive and forward thinking reports from the City Departments and their entities. During the meeting The Hallett Community and general manager Katheryn Carpenter spoke about an upcoming fundraiser to refresh the North entrance. Membership has also been seeing…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/25/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public Library will be welcoming adults to the first meeting of the Library Book Club for adults starting in March. The first meeting will be from 1-2pm Wednesday, March 23rd. The Library Book Club will be talking about what members have been reading recently and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/25/22) (Crosby, MN) — During the month of March, Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s entrance will be lit blue as part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness to educate area residents about the importance of colorectal cancer screening and show support for patients, survivors, and caregivers. Blue is the color of colorectal cancer awareness…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/25/22) (Minnesota) — After the latest snowfall blanketed the northern half of the State, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds the public that it is illegal to push or pile snow on or next to a public highway or street. Minnesota law and many local ordinances prohibit the plowing, blowing,…
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Part of the International Falls Student Council was in studio promoting a much needed Blood Drive being held at the International Falls High School parking area just outside the doors to the swimming pool.
Ada, MN — The subject of “No-Knock” warrants has been a hot topic in the state of Minnesota recently following the death of Amir Locke, who was shot and killed by SWAT officers from the Minneapolis Police Department who were executing a no-knock search warrant in a homicide investigation. Ada Police Chief Jody Bueng used…
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Minnesota — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has declared this week, February 20th through 26th, Grain Bin Safety Week. Grain Bin Safety Week is an annual observance that occurs the third full week of February to promote grain bin safety on both farms and commercial grain-handling facilities. The Minnesota Department of Ag is joining in on…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its second regular meeting of the month on Tuesday… The board heard a presentation from Tami Lueck from Community Services regarding a letter of need from Better Outlook Minnesota… The letter of need was approved unanimously, allowing for the opening of Intensive Residential Treatment Services (IRTS).…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its second regular council meeting of the month on Tuesday… Mayor Dave Badeaux mentioned that, after having multiple conversations on the issue over the course of a few months, the council agreed to move forward with updating its street light policy, and the first action taken should…
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Fosston, MN — District 2B Representative Steve Green won’t seek another term in the House, but instead hopes to make the move to the Senate. Representative Green announced Wednesday that he will be campaigning for the new District 2 Senate Seat this fall. Having served District 2B since 2012, the Fosston native initially had plans…
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