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(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its first regular council meeting of 2022 on Tuesday… The city made the decision to move forward with a new format for electric billing, which mayor Dave Fischer says won’t result in any rate increases… In our full conversation with Mayor Dave Fischer, he discusses updates to…
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By Laura Hamilton laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com On or before Tuesday, February 8th, 2022, Red Lake County Central school district residents will vote on a single-question bond referendum to address critical facility and educational needs. If approved, the plan the school board has been working on for the past year and a half will provide more space for…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Minnesota) — ‘Take A Kid Fishing Weekend’ returns Saturday, January 15th through Monday, January 17th where Minnesota residents can go ice fishing for free if they are with a child 15 years old or younger. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Minnesotans 15 years or younger don’t need…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public for a free webinar on ice fishing for panfish today at 12pm. DNR Area Fisheries Supervisor Scott Mackenthun will discuss tips and techniques anglers can use to have fun catching sunfish, crappie, and perch. Registration is required and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (Crosby, MN) — The Crosby City Council’s first regular meeting of 2022 included a public hearing on an alley vacation request and Committee Appointments in the Council Chamber at City Hall Monday night. City Administrator Matthew Hill provided the background for the alley vacation during the public hearing. The Council…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/12/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board Monday night held a special session and their Organizational meeting to review personnel matters and establish their Board for 2022. During the Organizational Meeting, The Board moved to elect Heather Sorenson as Chair, Larry Doten as Vice Chair, Pat Scollard as Clerk and…
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CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked trapping, fishing and snowmobile activities this week. Enforcement action was taken for controlled substance violations as well as registration, license and shelter issues. CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports snowmobile activity in the area remained high despite the colder weather that came and went. Ice angling continued to be slow…
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CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports ice fishing and spearing activity on Rainy Lake and Lake Kabetogama have been slow because of the frigid temperatures. Snowmobile activity has also been minimal with Saturday being the busiest day. After then it was relatively quiet. Enforcement action for the week involved illegal ATV operations. CO John…
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Twin Valley, MN — It’s not just COVID anymore, illnesses of all kinds are making their rounds at area schools this winter causing schools to reiterate the importance of good hygiene and staying home when you’re sick. During the Norman County East School News this week, K-12 Principal Dustin Flaten says they continue to do…
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Mahnomen, MN — A month and a half after a fire destroyed most of their building, Community Co Op Pump 24 in Mahnomen is back up and running in a temporary 12 foot by 40 foot building. The building will allow customers to purchase fuel, snacks, and other convenience items until the main store is…
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