City of Hill City to work on elevated Water Tower
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Weekly DNR Conservation Officer Reports
District 9 – Brainerd area Last updated: 2022-07-18 CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled for all-terrain vehicle and boating activity this past week. He received a report and investigated a very large litter-dumping complaint at a local wildlife management area parking lot. Numerous bags of rubbish and filth were left behind. Information was located and the…
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SBA Loans available for Non-Profit Organizations affected by Severe Storms, Straight-line winds, Tornadoes and Flooding
Release from US Small Business Administrations through Aitkin County Economic Development: The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that certain Private Non-Profit organizations (PNPs) in Minnesota that do not provide critical services of a governmental nature may be eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans. These loans are available following a Presidential disaster declaration for…
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Dr. Paul Severson honored with inaugural Global Humanitarian Award
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center Surgeon Paul Severson, M.D., on July 14 received the inaugural Global Humanitarian Award at the Brainerd Lakes Area Community Foundation’s Award in Philanthropy Celebration at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa. Dr. Severson was presented the award in recognition of his kindness, generosity, and passion for helping others. He has assisted in…
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Conservation Officer Weekly Report District-5
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports with the water on Rainy Lake receding approximately 40 inches since the crest and warmer weather, people were out in full swing enjoying lake life. The fishing has slowed a bit on both Rainy Lake and the Rainy River, possibly because of a mayfly hatch. A youth ATV…
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FEMA to be in area making assessments
Sheriff Peryin Hedlund was in studio to talk about the disaster declaration made by President Biden and FEMA coming into area to make assessments to area homes and businesses.
Ulen-Hitterdal School Board News & Notes
Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held their regular monthly meeting this past Wednesday, July 13th and Wednesday night will be hosting another Community Information Meetings in regards to their proposed childcare facility referendum that will be on the August 9th Primary election ballot. New Ulen-Hitterdal Superintendent Dustin Flaten says they encourage the public…
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Perley to Receive Federal Funding to Speed Up Road Raise Project
Ada, MN — Good news for the City of Perley and their Flood Protection efforts! The Wild Rice Watershed District recently received notice that FEMA has approved 90% of funding for the Perley road raises. The road raises are the last step in allowing the Perley dike to become FEMA certified and providing flood insurance…
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Several Projects in the Works for Polk County Environmental Services
Fosston, MN — Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee joined the KKCQ Food for Thought Program last week where she provided a number of updates on the Polk County Environmental Services Department and the projects they are working on. The Polk County Commission recently approved a bid to repair the Incinerator stack for just under $90,000.…
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