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Aitkin County Health and Human Services Meeting from April 26th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their monthly meeting with the Health and Human Services Department before their second april meeting on Tuesday from the Government Center Board Room. HHS Director Cynthia Bennett gave an update on the Legislative Session and it affects HHS across the…
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April 27, 2022 0

Minnesota Workers Day serve as yearly reminder for safety driving through work zones

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/28/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Today (April 28th) is Minnesota Workers Memorial Day and is a yearly remembrance of Minnesota Department of Transportation employees and contract workers that have been killed and injured on the job. We recently spoke with Aitkin County Engineer John Welle about Work Zone Safety and traveling through…
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April 27, 2022 0

38-5 Vote to re-institute the International Falls Chamber of Commerce

On a membership vote of 38 to 5 at a special meeting yesterday, the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce reversed an earlier vote, and therefore will continue to exist after Saturday. Members are encouraged to renew their dues, sign up to volunteer and consider serving as board members. Next steps involve a survey of…
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April 27, 2022 0

Ukrainian Escapes War & Takes Up Temporary Residence in Fosston

Fosston, MN — Ukrainian Natasha Bazilevych is thankful for her friends in Fosston and to have escaped her homeland at just the right time. She joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program this past week to share her story and encourage Americans to continue their support on the war against Russia. Natasha owns a business…
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April 27, 2022 0

Donna Scholl Named Citizen of the Year; Valley General Store Business of the Year During Halstad Community Dinner

Halstad, MN — On Tuesday night, the Halstad EDA welcomed community members to the annual Halstad Community Dinner. Around 100 people attended the event, which featured Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson giving his State of the City address, as well as local organizations such as the EDA, Halstad Business League, Halstad Lions, Norman County EDA, and…
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April 27, 2022 0

Lake Park-Audubon School Board News & Notes from April 25th Meeting

Audubon, MN — The Lake Park-Audubon School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, April 26th. At the meeting the board locked in the final designs for their upcoming elementary remodel and expansion. Lake Park-Audubon Superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey says they’ve had to make a few small changes due to increases in costs,…
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April 27, 2022 0

Pierz Council Meeting from April 25

(PIERZ, MN) — The city of Pierz held its second regular council meeting of the month of April on Monday… Mayor Dave Fischer says that there is some routine road work to be done around the city soon… The city also heard an update regarding the status of ARPA funds coming in… Our full conversation…
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April 27, 2022 0

Homebuyers Seminar at Win-E-Mac School

Spring and early summer is generally considered the beginning of the home buying season. Are you considering buying your first home? Or are you a potential buyer who hasn’t been in the market for a while and could use a refresher on the process? There are many factors to consider when committing to this large…
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April 26, 2022 0

Pennies For Pencils Fundraiser

Magelssen Elementary school in Fosston’s student leaders have come up with a way to assist families because of the rising cost of school supplies. Their Pennies For Pencils fundraiser runs April 25th through May 5th. So bring in your pennies. Dimes, nickels, quarters and dollars will be accepted, too. All the money raised will go…
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April 26, 2022 0

Dinner and a Concert April 30 in Shevlin

What better way to spend an evening out then enjoying an evening of good food and music. The Clearwater County Historical Society and Clearwater Lutheran Church have teamed up to offer a dinner of scalloped potatos and ham followed by a concert with the Lost Forty duo. Both the dinner and the concert will be…
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April 26, 2022 0