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St. Paul, MN — The Department of Human Services could continue some COVID-19-related program modifications and waivers, under a bill passed Thursday by the House. Many of the provisions were allowed by executive order during the peacetime emergency. On an 87-46 vote, the House passed HF2914/SF2876* to continue programs that offered flexibility for child care centers,…
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Ada, MN — After the most recent Census update, it appears that a redistricting may be in order for the Norman County Commission in order to provide more equal representation. Currently Norman County is split into five districts, with four of those each representing a respective corner of the county and the fifth representing only…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — In past conversations with Riverwood Healthcare on the use of VELYS Robotic Assistant for the use of knee replacement surgeries, we turned our attention to how hip replacements surgeries have benefited from this new piece of technology. We spoke to Physician Assistant Matthew Fleming from the Minnesota…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/21/22) (Central Minnesota) — In the month of February, the East Central Regional Library placed 2nd nationally in the NASA @ My Library Challenge after 3 months of participating in the nation-wide reading challenge. In December 2021, ECRL patrons participated in a nation wide reading challenge, the James Webb Space Telescope…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/21/22) (Crosby, MN) — The Northland Arboretum, recently announced as part of the Arbor Day initiative, will be giving area residents to honor their friends and loved ones with the gift of trees with their Living Tribute program. As a means of supporting the Arboretum’s mission and conservation efforts, a memorial…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/21/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Highway Department will be posting season load limits and will be removing brush and nuisance tree removal throughout this week. Maintenance crews will be posting seasonal load limits to the County, FAD, and SAD roads today. These restrictions will be in place until…
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During this month’s meeting, Fosston City Council approved contracting with Northwest Minnesota Multi-County HRA on a small cities owner occupied rehab grant request. According to City Administrator Cassie Heide if the grant is approved, homeowners could use it to replace windows, siding, roofs, accessibility, heating, air conditioning and other rehabilitation. The City Council approved advertising…
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February Students of the Month The following students were nominated by the staff for SOTM based on three criteria: 1) Student displays behaviors such as respect for others, high levels of motivation, and encouragement to peers. 2) Student is an example of a positive role model/mentor to other students. 3) Student is in good standing…
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Lake Park, MN — For the first time in more than four decades, the Lake Park city pool will not be open this summer. The Lake Park City Council voted this week during their regular monthly meeting to keep the pool closed this year while they assess its condition and how to repair it. The…
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Bagley, MN — As the snow melts and the ground thaws, this is the time of year when our local county and townships roads can become very difficult to navigate. They can become muddy, rutted, eroded, and even completely washed out. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson is asking drivers to drive with caution, stay off…
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