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East Central Regional Library ‘Spring for Libraries’ fundraiser underway for April

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/8/22) (Aitkin, MN) — East Central Regional Library announced their first ‘Spring for Libraries’ fundraising campaign through the month of April in order to help their 14 branches fulfill their ‘wish list’ items. During April, 100-percent of donations are kept within the ECRL branch of the donor’s choosing to be used…
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KAPE looking for a safe Prom

Jenesa Belaski talks about how KAPE is working with parents and students to ensure a safe Prom experience this year in International Falls.


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Tornado Drills Thursday

The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office reminds us that this is severe weather awareness week. Statewide tornado drills are scheduled today at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Outdoor sirens and NOAA weather radios will sound. Severe weather occurs most often between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Schools and businesses are encouraged to conduct a tornado…
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Pequot Lakes City Council Hears Updates on Splash Pad, Force Main, and More from April 5 Meeting

(PEQUOT LAKES, MN) — The city of Pequot Lakes held its regular council meeting for the month of April on Tuesday… The city heard an update on the fundraising efforts for the splash pad project, with Mayor Tyler Gardner providing some great news… The city also received the results from a facility plan study for…
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Baxter City Council Discusses Deer Problem, Broadband, and More from April 5 Meeting

(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its first regular council meeting of the month of April on Tuesday… The city heard from its long range planning commission regarding the ongoing issue with deer populations… Mayor Darrel Olson said that while no action was taken at this meeting, the hope is that the discussions…
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April 7, 2022 0

Aitkin City Council meeting from April 4th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/7/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council recognized a longtime employee who will be retiring while reviewing ordinance amendments to the City’s Zoning & Subdivision Code from the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library on Monday, April 4th. Mayor Megan Workman recognized the retirement of Greg Handt from the…
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April 6, 2022 0

SKYWARN Spotter Training Classes coming to Aitkin County

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/7/22) (Aitkin County, MN) — As we near the end of Severe Weather Awareness in Minnesota, SKYWARN Spotter Training classes will still be held in the next couple of weeks in Aitkin County to learn about proper safety in the event of severe weather. In our conversation with Aitkin County Sheriff…
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CRMC to celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day with special event April 12-14

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/7/22) (Crosby, MN) — National Healthcare Decisions Day is Saturday, April 16th at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center will be encouraging people to speak with their loved ones, express their wishes regarding healthcare, and participate in advance care planning and complete a health care directive. As part of the special event,…
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DNR inviting public to learn about preventing invasive species

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/7/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting aquarium hobbyists, gardeners, and angels to an information webinar Tuesday, April 12th at noon about preventing invasive species. The webinar will focus on recently completed DNR projects that assessed risks of invasive species introduction through live organism trades, as well…
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April 6, 2022 0

City Council Meeting, International Falls 4-4-22

AGENDA City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M., Monday, April 4, 2022 Council Chamber, 600 Fourth Street Remote access has been set up for this meeting. Joining by computer: Go to the URL: https://zoom.us/i/5664912345Follow on-screen instructionsPasscode: 56649 Joining by Smart Phone app: Install the Zoom app for Android or iPhone.Start the…
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