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Ada, MN — An opportunity to become certified or recertified for the Private Pesticide Applicator Training is coming to the Ada Events Center on Monday, February 21st at 1pm. Heather Dufault, Norman/Polk County Extension Educator, encourages farmers to get preregistered if they are due for recertification. The cost for recertification is $75. Other upcoming Private…
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Mahnomen, MN — This coming Tuesday, February 8th, Mahnomen School District residents will decide the fate of a $4.5 million building referendum as part of a special election. The district initially made a number of critical investments back in 2016 that included new elementary classrooms, HVAC upgrades, proper bus drop offs, and other site improvements.…
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There’s a special event coming up in Nisswa the last weekend of February. We discussed the event with Nisswa Chamber Director Pam Dorion. The Nisswa 100 is for 100 miles, taking all weekend. Dorion explained the event further. They’re still looking for people to watch the crossings. If you’d like to volunteer for that, contact…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Mora, MN) — In our most recent conversation with the Seven County Senior Federation and Executive Director Lisa Krahn, talks about Defensive Driving Courses for senior drivers opened the door for more chances at discount opportunities. Krahn mentioned that the discount lasts 3 years that can be updated with a…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Brainerd, MN) — A warmer week ahead is a welcomed sight for the Crow Wing County Highway Department and their projects throughout the week. County maintenance crews will be performing tree limbing on CSAH 45 (13th St in Brainerd) today and Tuesday and on CSAH 3 (Mill Avenue Brainerd) Wednesday.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Palisade, MN) — Long Lake Conservation Center will be thost venue for renowned storyteller Dr. Michael Migizi Sullivan in sharing Ojibwe legends and myths February 26th at 6:30pm for in-person and virtual attendance. Sullivan will share an Aadizookaan, a sacred story often about a legend or myth, focusing on Wenabozho,…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/7/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources are making available another round of the “No Child Left Inside” grants, that help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. Public entities and non-profit organizations serving youth under age 18 can…
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By Laura Hamilton Dairy producers are reminded of a fast approaching February 18th deadline to complete enrollment in the Dairy Margin Coverage program and the Supplemental DMC program as noted by Nathan Peterson on his weekly FSA report on KKCQ radio. Another deadline looming on the horizon for producers to be aware of is for…
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Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on Monday, January 31st 2022 at 5:31 AM, the Cass County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Peninsula Road, in Crooked Lake Township, rural Outing MN. Responders arrived on scene and found a cabin fully engulfed in fire, as well as a full-size pickup on…
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If you want to keep northern pike this fishing season, double check regulations and be prepared to measure your fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state. You can find those zone regulations, including a zone map, on the DNR…
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