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Norman County K-9 Officer On Its Way To Ada

The newest member of the Norman County Sheriff’s Department is on the way to Ada.  Norman County Sheriff Ben Fall made the announcement on Friday’s Kaleidoscope program on KRJB. Sheriff Fall says the K-9 will be at the National Night Out in Ada Tuesday night, but there won’t be any demonstrations with the K-9.


July 28, 2023 0

Ada Police Chief reminds residents about golf cart and UTV usage in city limits 

Ada Police Chief Steve Hager joined us on the Kaleidoscope program earlier this week to discuss a number of topics concerning the Ada Police Department. One of those topics was the usage of Golf Carts and UTVs within city limits.  Hager also discussed the importance of following these rules and what can happen if you…
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July 28, 2023 0

14th Annual Classic Car Show in Fosston

By Abby Pearson Roger Black checks in with Tom Lano to discuss the 14th Annual Classic Car show. The show will be held in Fosston Saturday July 29th and runs from 10-2. Registration starts at 8:00am. Free Admission & Dash plaques available to the first 100 participants. HubCap grill will be serving Brats, Burgers and…
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July 28, 2023 0

Bataan Memorial March Returns

Brainerd will hold the 26th annual Bataan Memorial March on September 9th. Registration will take place at 7am with a 9am start and a registration fee of $10 payable at that time. Registrants will receive a t-shirt on a first come, first served basis. The event is a 5k, half marathon, full marathon through Brainerd…
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July 28, 2023 0

Walleye Catch and Keep Size Dropping

The Mille Lacs Lake walleye catch and keep size has dropped from 21 inches to 20 inches. That criteria starts August 1st. Though the walleye limit is still set at one, the size for that one fish is now 20-23inches or over 28 inches long. The walleye available has grown a bit, not because the…
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July 28, 2023 0

Washout on the Bank of the Mississippi is Getting Fixed

A washout on the bank of the Mississippi in Brainerd is getting fixed, according to the Brainerd city engineer & public works director Jessie Dehn. Dehn spoke at the Brainerd City Council meeting on July 17 and explained there was significant washout along the Fourth Street action of the river. Apparently, a storm sewer outfall failed, causing the washout…
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July 28, 2023 0

Aitkin Receives Grant for Trees

Aitkin received more than $57k to manage community trees through a grant program from the Minnesota Environment and Natural Resources Trust. The grant is part of a larger $2.4m allocated to several communities so they can protect their urban forests. The focus of this grant round is to manage Ash trees, which are susceptible to…
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July 28, 2023 0

Community Input Needed

The Aitkin School Board would like community input to help develop a new strategic plan for the district. During the July 17 meeting, Board members discussed ways to make that happen. A survey is available at isd1.org for people to give their feedback. The Board needs a committee in place before the September 12 strategic…
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July 28, 2023 0

Federal Government Request Approval

The federal government has approved a request for a major disaster declaration affecting 23 counties in Minnesota, including Aitkin and Morrison. Governor Tim Walz made the announcement on July 21. The request was made in response to a series of severe storms and flooding in April. Quick snowmelt and high snow packs in April led…
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July 28, 2023 0

Crow Wing County Transit System Changes

A wheelchair-bound man who relies on the Crow Wing County transit system to get to medical appointments in Brainerd spoke to the Crow Wing County Board Tuesday, asking them to reconsider plans to reduce routes in the wider county. As of August 1, county buses will no longer service Crow Wing County residents who live…
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