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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Crosby, MN) — The recent rise in pickleball players of all ages has presented a great opportunity for the Cuyuna Lakes Pickleball Association to help grow the game and introduce the simple sport to all. We chatted with Brad Miller and Nate Schultz about the sheer size of pickleball’s reach…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Highway Department will be at work with various projects including crack sealing, sweeping, and gravel work through the county this week. County maintenance crews will be performing crack sealing operations on CSAH 1, east of Highway 6 in Emily to the Aitkin County…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/2/22) (Northern MN) — As we begin the month of May and Spring rains continue, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources sends caution to state forest road and trail users to watch for flooding and damage in the northern third of the state. The DNR notes to stay safe on state…
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(Press Release)EAST GULL LAKE, MINN –Confidence Learning Center has opened registration for the 2022 Camp Classic Weekend. The Camp Classic Weekend consists of a golf and fishing tournament, the Sertoman Mariucci Fest, and a live/silent auction June 17th-18th 2022. The Camp Classic Weekend is the largest in-house fundraiser for the Programs and Campers at Confidence Learning…
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Essentia Health is proud to announce Callen Weispfennig as the new administrator for the Fosston hospital and clinic. Weispfennig brings more than 15 years of health care leadership experience to Essentia Health. He comes to Essentia from St. Cloud hospital. He shared more about his background in a recent interview. Weisphennig was asked how he…
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Ada, MN — Get the bike down from the rafters and air up the tires, this coming Wednesday, May 4th is National Bike to School Day and the City of Ada, in conjunction with the Dekko Center and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health, will be hosting their annual Bike Rodeo and Parade after school for students in…
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Ada, MN — The Mudslingers OHV Club will be hosting a Youth ATV Safety course this Saturday, but at the same time are encouraging all ATV riders, young or old, to continue to practice proper safety habits as well. Given the wet conditions this spring, trails may be excessively muddy and/or washed out in certain…
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Hillsboro, ND — Goose River Brewing is planning on opening its doors to the public for the first time this weekend. Community members can get a glimpse of the Brew Pub during a soft opening scheduled for this Sunday, May 1st in downtown Hillsboro. Owner Terry Sando says they have obtained the necessary licensing to…
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Hawley, MN — Due to the continued growth over the last several years, the Hawley School Board has agreed to move forward with planning for a building referendum this November. However, the scope of the potential project remains to be seen. Hawley Superintendent Phil Jensen says that could mean expansion or it could mean constructing…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/29/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioner held their second regular meeting of April on Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room and held discussions on Economic Development, the annual Assessment Summary, Environmental Services, and the 1st Quarter Budget Review. Economic Development Coordinator Mark Jeffers spoke to the…
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