Update on the Crow Wing County Road 115 (Ojibwa and Nashway Roads) Reconstruction Project
Crow Wing County has entered into a contract with Borden Excavating Inc. for the reconstruction of CR 115 from the south TH 371 intersection to the north TH 371 intersection. The project is 4.8 miles in length and will involve grading, storm sewer, curb & gutter, and resurfacing. A proposed timeline of events is below:…
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Public can still comment on DNR’s Wolf Management Plan through August 8th
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources welcomes comments about the DNR’s draft wolf management plan through 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8. People can review the plan on the DNR website. Comments can be submitted a number of ways: By completing an online survey Emailing written comments to wolfplan.dnr@state.mn.us Sending written comments to Wolf Plan, Box 20, Minnesota Department of…
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LPA Introduces Work-Based Learning Program
Lake Park, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School District just officially announced the exciting addition of a new Work-Based Learning Curriculum that will begin this fall for Juniors and Seniors, and within a day the course was already filled with students who are interested. New LPA Business Teacher Toni Thorpe will be heading the program.…
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Highway 2 Cruisers 13th Annual Car is this Saturday
Fosston, MN — The Highway 2 Cruisers are gearing up for their 13th annual Classic Car Show this Saturday, July 30th from 10am until 2pm. The show has grown in popularity over the years, according to Roger Black of the Highway 2 Cruisers. He notes that last year’s show was their largest ever. The Highway…
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Get “Famous in Flom” with the Flom Variety Fun Show
Flom, MN — Have some Fun in Flom and support a good cause! The Flom and Area Lions will be hosting the Flom Variety Fun Night this Friday, July 29th at the Flom Hall with the proceeds going towards relief efforts for the people of Ukraine. A free will meal of burgers, brats, and sides…
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Norman County East School Board News & Notes
Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting last Monday, July 18th. As it was the first meeting of the new school year, the board took care of much of the usual action, such as milk and fuel bids, set district fees, and the long-term facilities maintenance plan,…
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Aitkin Public School Board meeting from July 25th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/27/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board meeting from Monday, July 25th covered staff and personnel hirings, discussed the Long Term Facilities Maintenance 10-year plan, Strategic Plan, among other topics from the High School Media Center. Superintendent Dan Stifter spoke on the renewal of the District’s membership with the…
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Brainerd Lakes Chamber full for 33rd annual Golf Classic on August 4th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/27/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Tee boxes and golf carts will be full with the 33rd annual Brainerd Lakes Chamber Golf Classic from The Pines at Grand View Lodge on August 4th. We chatted with Brainerd Lakes Chamber Events and Connections Manager Sue Galligan on the event that will have a new…
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DNR Weekly Conservation Officer Reports
District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-07-25 CO Calie Kunst (Crosslake) spent time checking anglers, boaters and ATV riders throughout the week. Multiple violations were addressed including juveniles on ATVs without helmets, operating ATVs without headlights and failure to have life jackets on watercraft. Kunst also received calls in regard to aquatic plant management violations…
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