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International Falls, MN — The International Falls School District ISD 361 was one of a number of area school districts in northern Minnesota on Wednesday reacting to reports of a bomb threat. ISD 361 Superintendent Kevin Grover says their threat was specific to the High School, but all students were immediately evacuated. Students at International…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/21/22) (Aikin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council meeting discussed the status of the roofs for the Fire and Police Department buildings while taking action on the Warming House Project from the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library on Monday, April 18th. City Administrator Mike Skribch mentioned to the Council…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/21/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public School Board approved the retirement for High School Principal Paul Karelis, hired a new Band Teacher, and gave an update on Graduation from the Mille Lacs Trails Clubhouse on Monday, April 18th. The Board did approve the retirement of High School Principal Paul Karelis,…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/21/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center announced their first recipient of the newly implemented DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses, given to CRMC Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse Kelly Hagesteun of Aitkin. Colleagues of Hagestuen came together in the Birthing Unit on April 19th for a ceremony and presented her…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/21/22) (Minnesota) — Minnesota DNR Days are back at Minnesota Twins home games this season and offer fishing and hunting license holders a free camouflage and blaze orange Minnesota Twins logo cap. This special ticket offer, through the DNR and Minnesota Twins, are limited to 6 games this year: Saturday, April…
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The Fosston School Board has selected 5 finalists to interview for the school district’s superintendent vacancy. The finalists were selected from a pool of 8 applicants based on criteria established by the school board. The finalists are: Bill Walters, Superintendent, Alta, IA Paula Foley, Superintendent, Pine City, MN Josh Wahlin, Phy Ed Instructor, McGregor, MN…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council approved applying for a pair of grants and discussed some housing opportunities at their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, April 18th. Following some recent discussions about potentially bringing a solar farm to the city industrial park, the council gave the green light to apply for a $2…
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Halstad, MN — Enjoy a special evening with your young daughter or son this weekend in Halstad and dance the afternoon away! The Western Norman Community Fund is hosting a Butterfly & Dragonfly Ball on Sunday, April 24th from 2-4pm at the Halstad LRC. Bjorn Solberg of the Western Norman Community Fund says this special…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick juniors and seniors with be dancing under the stars at their 2022 prom. Their prom is set for Saturday, April 23rd with the theme is A Starry Starry Night. The Grand March begins at 8:00 pm. Junior Kjersti Snyder explains the fitting theme. Everyone is excited for the return of a more normal prom…
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As one of the world’s largest humanitarian organizations, Rotary International has made peace the cornerstone of their global mission. They are deeply concerned about the Ukraine crisis and have created a channel for direct humanitarian support to the people in Ukraine. They are prioritizing contributions made to the Rotary’s disaster response fund through April 30th,…
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