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(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its first regular council meeting of 2022 on Monday… The city announced the hiring of a new police officer, with Mayor Dave Badeaux saying he hopes more hires are in the cards… In our full conversation with Mayor Badeaux, he discusses the hires of warming house attendants…
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Minnesota — The University of Minnesota-Extension is proud to announce the return of their online webinar series, “Let’s Talk Crops!” The growing season is filled with a host of challenges, including insect, disease, and weed pests, resistance concerns, agronomic issues, and soil fertility questions. The Strategic Farming program is designed for farmers and agricultural professionals…
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Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their first regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, January 4th at the Council Chambers. At the meeting, Moore Engineering pitched the council a proposal to potentially expedite their 2023 sewer project to this year. The council had originally planned to wait until their existing bond debt came…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Candlelight Services have been set for Two Aitkin High Schools Students who passed away in a recent snowmobile incident. According to a post on the Aitkin Public Schools Facebook page, service for Isaac Fulton and Westin Justen will take place Wednesday, January 5 at 6:30pm at St.…
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Brainerd Public Schools Foundation Executive Director Jessica Gangl joined the show discussing an upcoming fundraiser. She shared with us what the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation is, and what it does There are more opportunities to attend the Big Event this year.’ You can find more information on bpsf.org
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Centers for Disease Control and Minnesota Department of Health recommend that people, both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated, continue to wear a well-fitted mask in some settings and situations. In a post on the Aitkin County Public Health Education Facebook page, the new COVID-19 variants, such as…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Itasca State Park) — Visitors to Itasca State Park and the Twinkly Light Trail will be able to enjoy a three-quarter mile loop trail with lights that will mirror the starry night sky. Located in the Bear Paw Campground, the trail will shine brightly now through the end of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Pierz, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be holding a Snowmobiles Safety Field Day on Saturday in Pierz for children ages 11-15 from 8:30-12:30pm on Saturday, January 8th. Requirements for the course do include being 11 years old before the class start date and having completed the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (1/5/22) (Deerwood, MN) — The Deerwood City Council Monday night began the New Year by accepting the resignation of a Council member and reviewing Organizational Assignments from the Deerwood Auditorium. Council member Eric Ostrowski turned in his letter of resignation, which was presented at the meeting, and Mayor Michael Aulie highlighted…
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