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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting of the month on Tuesday… The board addressed a number of concerns leveled by residents regarding property values and taxes. Commissioner Rosemary Franzen was the first to offer her input… Franzen added that the formula used to assess the numbers is currently…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/12/22) (Duluth, MN) — The week-long celebration of the Northland’s favorite son, Bob Dylan, is set to commence May 21-29 in Duluth, in conjunction with Bob Dylan’s 81st birthday. The week of events will begin with a tour of Bob Dylan sites, the Highway 61 Revisited Radio Show, and the Duluth…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/12/22) (Minnesota) — Ahead of the Fishing Opener this weekend, the Minnesota Department of Natural resources reminds anglers to be familiar with the northern pike regulations and be prepared to measure the fish in order to keep it. Minnesota has 3 northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/12/22) (Garrison, MN) — The recent spread of Avian Influenza among wild bird populations has raised a few brows and information on the subject that is a little difficult to comprehend beyond those that follow birds closely. We spoke with Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation’s Ashley King, on behalf of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/12/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin School Board’s Work Session from Monday, May 9th including updates for the District’s Strategic Plan and Curriculum Review Superintendent Dan Stifter opened discussion on the Board’s Review of Guiding Principles/Beliefs and what they value at ISD #1. The Board did adjust their Guiding Principles/Beliefs to…
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McIntosh, MN — Big Sky Fellowship, a new Home School Community coming to New Journey Church in Fosston this fall, will be hosting a fundraiser meal this Friday, February 13th from 11am until 1pm at McIntosh Community Center. Director Allison Opdahl encourages community members to come out and show their support for another educational option…
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Minnesota, MN — One of the great things about the fishing tradition in the State of Minnesota is that it’s a past-time that is easily accessible by all. While your neighbor or friend might be hitting the water in $100,000 boat with another $10,000 worth of fish finding electronics, it’s important to know that you…
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Ada, MN — Celebrate your Norwegian heritage and the national day of Norway this Sunday, May 15th at the 4-H building at Norman County Fairgrounds with their first ever Syttende Mai Potato Dumpling Feed. Syttende Mai translates to the 17th of May and is similar our 4th of July or Mexico’s Cinco De Mayo. The…
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Ada, MN — The Ada-Borup-West School Board held their regular monthly board meeting on Tuesday morning, May 10th where the majority of the discussion revolved around staff contracts and new hires for the 2022-2023 school year. A few of those staffing items did spur some debate amongst the board, one of those being the District…
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CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled for angling and prohibited-burning activity. The dry forest conditions earlier in the week were monitored. An unpermitted burn was located and a male was attempting to put it out with a low-volume garden hose. Fire units were called out and the fire was eventually extinguished. Enforcement action was taken…
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