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Halstad City Council Discusses Concerns Over Sheriff’s Contract & Increases in Crime

Halstad, MN — The Halstad City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, April 11th. One of the items again up for discussion was their law enforcement contract with the Norman County Sheriff’s Office. Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says last month several citizens voiced concerns about lack of patrolling and response at their…
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April 14, 2022 0

Central Lakes College Monthly Update with Dr. Hara Charlier – April 2022

(BRAINERD, MN) — This week, we caught up with the President of Central Lakes College, Dr. Hara Charlier, to get our monthly update with the school. Dr. Charlier said that, as the school turns its focus to the summer and fall, the staff is putting emphasis on assisting students who are unsure of which career…
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April 14, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board meeting from April 12th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held public hearings on Tax-Forfeited Lands and Redistricting of Commissioner Districts from the Government Center Board Room on Tuesday, April 12th. County Auditor Kirk Peysar spoke before Commissioners on Liquor and Beer License expiration dates to be uniformly set for December…
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April 13, 2022 0

Aitkin Police arrest two on drugs, weapons charges

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Police Department executed a search warrant and retrieved drugs and weapons from a residence in Aitkin on March 31st. The warrant was executed at 3 8th Avenue Northwest in Aitkin and resulted in the arrest of Jennifer Marie Hansen, age 38, of Aitkin, and Angela…
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One More Time Stores reaping benefits of Spring Cleaning

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Mora, MN) — Spring cleaning and going “out with the old, in with the new” is a common theme this time of year and the Seven County Senior Federation with the “One More Time” Stores in Isle and Mora have been happy to receive donations. In our recent chat with…
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April 13, 2022 0

Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference All-Academic Team

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/14/22) (Bemidji, MN) — The Northern Minnesota Robotics Conference announced the recipients of 2022 Conference All-Academic Team recognition, consisting of 29 teams from Northern Minnesota and 2 from North Dakota. The NMRC All-Academic Award program recognizes academic excellence after a student possesses a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher for this…
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April 13, 2022 0

Voyageurs National Park Establishes Vessel Decontamination Station at Kettle Falls Portage 

In response to the discovery of zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Rainy Lake in late 2021, Voyageurs staff is starting a containment and prevention program. This program involves educational activities as well as new management operations related to Kettle Falls and Gold Portage areas.    Voyageurs National Park management will now require all vessels crossing…
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April 13, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report – District 5

CO Curtis Simonson (Int?l Falls #2) reports spending the past week attending training at Camp Ripley and working the Rainy River. This past weekend had many people out on the Rainy River. Simonson would like to remind people to check boat registration before hitting the water for the first time this open water season and…
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April 13, 2022 0

NWHU Covid Case Numbers going up.

As a 6th wave of COVID-19 begins in the province, local case numbers are increasing in many of our communities. Northwestern Health Unit (NWHU) notes that the virus, including the BA 2 variant, is circulating in the region. Public health officials urge residents to stay home and isolate if they are feeling unwell. Due to eligibility…
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April 13, 2022 0

Fertile City Council News & Notes from April 11th Meeting

Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, April 11th. At the meeting, the council approved a master agreement with their new engineering firm, Moore Engineering, and discussed some potential future projects. One of those potential projects is renovating the 40 year old Community Center. Fertile City Administrator…
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