Category: News

Local Radio

Fertile-Beltrami School Board News & Notes from August 9th Meeting

Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, August 9th. There were a number of staffing items addressed at the meeting as they too, like most districts, have been struggling to fill positions this summer. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says they are still working on filling an Ag…
Read more


August 12, 2022 0

New Veterans Benefits

CROOKSTON, MN— The State of Minnesota is offering a benefit for veterans who have recently served in the military.  Polk County veterans service officer Kurt Ellefson has details. Ellefson talks about the difference between the three levels of bonuses. According to Ellefson, Minnesota has offered bonuses to veterans for many years. If you’re a veteran…
Read more


August 12, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Invites Community to 5th Annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5K Run

East Grand Forks, MN — The Polk County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies invite the community to participate in their 5th annual Law Enforcement 10-78 5K and Community Day this Saturday, August 13th in East Grand Forks. The event is aimed at celebrating the officers that put their lives on the line every day, and…
Read more


August 11, 2022 0

Aitkin School Board Work Session meeting from August 11th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/12/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board held a Work Session meeting Monday, August 8th to originally talk about the Strategic Plan but quickly divulged into heated conversation over Board ethics and procedures. During the Public Comment Period, Board director Joe Ryan responded to slanderous comments made at the…
Read more


August 11, 2022 0

DNR to host public meeting on CWD in Grand Rapids area Aug. 23

RELEASE FROM MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting hunters and anyone interested in deer to a public information meeting to discuss chronic wasting disease in the Grand Rapids area (permit area 679, formerly DPA 179). The meeting is 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, in the Chukar Auditorium at…
Read more


August 11, 2022 0

Erin’s Wish raises $9K for CRMC’s Courage Cabinet

A total of $9,347 was raised for area cancer patients through the Erin’s Wish events that were held in Ironton the last week of July in memory and honor of Erin Broadhead who at age 50 lost her fight with colon cancer this past December. All the proceeds benefit Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Courage Cabinet…
Read more


August 11, 2022 0

Innovative knee-replacement technology now available at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center

An exciting advancement in orthopedic surgery is being unveiled at Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center. Specialists are now offering knee-replacement surgery using Zimmer Biomet’s new ROSA (robotic surgical assistant) Knee System.  This procedure is like traditional total knee replacement, but with a robotic assistant. The ROSA Knee System uses data collected before and during surgery…
Read more


August 11, 2022 0

County State Aid Highway 4 & 18 Intersection Improvement

Crow Wing County has entered into a contract with Anderson Brothers Construction for the reconstruction of the intersection of County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 4 and CSAH 18.  The project will consist of regrading the intersection to accommodate a left turn lane and a new bituminous surface.  Construction is planned to begin August 15, 2022…
Read more


August 11, 2022 0

Jon McDonald Forestry Division of the MN DNR

Timm Ringhoffer talks with Jon McDonald about some fire safety issues and how controlled burning is used in conservation. Timber sales in the area were also discussed.


August 11, 2022 0

Fertile City Council Recap

Fertile, MN — The Fertile City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, August 8th at Fertile City Hall. The council recently got back some estimates on their proposed Community Center remodel project. Fertile City Administrator Lisa Liden says there going to check back with their engineers as some of the costs were…
Read more


August 11, 2022 0