Local Radio
Polk County Officers Justin Swang and Tom Brault were in studio to talk about Internet Safety and Scams. Scams are nothing new but more and more often children seem to be the focus of scams, something that as a parent troubles me. Swag and Brault explain how these scams work and what to watch out…
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REACH is looking for Adopt-A-BackPack adoptees for the 2023-2024 school year. REACH Family Support Coordinator Steph Schenck explains what the Adopt-A-BackPack program is and how it works. A unique thing about the backpack program is that all the food included is kid friendly. Schenck highlights the different kinds of food a child might see in…
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The Benedictine Foundation held their ATV Fun Run fundraiser this past weekend and it was a success. Benedictine Foundation Director Cassie Visser recaps the event. Visser also highlights what they will be able to do with the money they raised.
Rick Roed of Roed Seed Sales checks in with an update on local crops in the area. Roed talks about this summers unusual weather patterns and how it has affected crops. Roed mentions the weed content in the fields and how it compares to past years. Roed states that even with the hail damage throughout…
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The Aitkin City Council will hold two public hearings pertaining to two housing developments. The information on the properties will be presented by INH Properties and the hearings are an opportunity to hear from interested parties, including the general public. The first of these meetings will be at 6:15pm August 21 in the Community Room…
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Nathan Peterson checks in with this weeks FSA report. There have been a lot of calls locally regarding Haying and CRP land updates. Nathan explains even with emergency haying there are only certain practices that are eligible. Please contact your local FSA office to check on eligibility. Nathan reminds owners and operators that you must…
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The City of Emily will hold an informational meeting for the public on August 15 at Emily City Hall. The meeting, which will discuss the exploration of Emily’s manganese deposits, will be preceded by an open house from 2-6. The panel discussion meeting will be held from 6:30-9pm in the gymnasium. Several interested parties have…
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A Brainerd man was transported to a hospital in Onamia after he was struck by a vehicle while riding a bicycle. The crash happened on the afternoon of July 31st. The Minnesota State Patrol reported that William Pershing Potter attempted to cross a road and was hit by a vehicle driven by Elizabeth Ann Walczac.…
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A possible brake failure may have been to blame for a truck crash last month outside of McGregor. In the afternoon of July 21, Minnesota State Patrol say that a pickup truck attempted to make a right turn and ended up going into a ditch, coming to rest on the driver’s side. The driver, 51-year-old…
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A Hill City man has been sentenced for the murder of his brother in Aitkin County. The man, 49-year-old James Robert Hess, was found guilty in June of felony 2nd degree murder concerning William Hess. James Hess told investigators that he came home in October 2021 to find his brother on the roof, threatening him.…
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