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Community Co-ops Installing Natural Gas in Waubun

Waubun, MN — Community Co-ops has now begun work installing Natural Gas service to the Waubun community. This project was a couple years in the making and was delayed this year due to the wet spring, but Jake Swiers of Community Co-Ops says they are in town and encourage residents to get in touch with…
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May 19, 2022 0

Dekko Foundation Awards Gary Pines $4,000 Donation During Visit to Norman County

Ada, MN — The Dekko Foundation celebrated their 40th anniversary this week by visiting the communities and projects they’ve supported in Norman County, and also gave one of those projects a nice boost to continue their support for future development. The Gary Pines, located one mile north of Gary, was surprised with a $4,000 donation…
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May 19, 2022 0

Aitkin School Board meeting from Monday, May 16th

The Aitkin School Board held their regular meeting for the month of May.Aitkin Superintendent Dan Stifter spoke before the Board on adding 2 Teacher Workshop Days for the 2022-23 School Calendar. The Board did move to approve the addition of 2 Workshop Days. Superintendent Stifter also touched on the plans for an outdoor graduation ceremony. Discussions…
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May 18, 2022 0

Crosby-Ironton Schools Superintendent talks High School Graduation

After another whirlwind school year, Crosby-Ironton Schools will be graduating the High School Class of 2022 on Friday, June 3rd at 7pm from the Dave Galovich Gym. Returning to check in with the latest happening at the Crosby-Ironton School District, Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland (Skev-lend) detailed the year that has led to graduation day. Since becoming…
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May 18, 2022 0

Turkey Hunting continues until May 31st

Firearms turkey hunters who have an unused tag from an earlier hunt period can participate in the final hunt period from Wednesday, May 18, through Tuesday, May 31. Hunters may also purchase a license for this time period. Archery-only and youth ages 17 and younger are allowed to hunt during any time period, including the…
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May 18, 2022 0

DEED Announces Main Street Revitalization Awards

Initiative Foundation Receives $4.5 Million to Support Six Central Minnesota CommunitiesLITTLE FALLS, MN—The Initiative Foundation has been awarded a $4.5 million grant from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)’s Main Street Economic Revitalization Program to support economic development projects in downtown areas and select corridors in Brainerd, Cold Spring, Little Falls, Long…
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May 18, 2022 0

City of Aitkin hiring Police Officer

City of Aitkin is accepting application for the position of Full-Time Police Officer Applicant must be a licensed Peace Officer or eligible to be licensed in the state of Minnesota.  Pick up application at Aitkin Police Department 109 1st Ave NW, Aitkin; email aitkinpolice@aitkinpolice.com, call the Aitkin Police Department at 218-927-2133; or go to www.ci.aitkin.mn.us. City of Aitkin is an…
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May 18, 2022 0

REGULAR MEETING OF THE KOOCHICHING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Tuesday, May 17, 2022 9:30 a.m

MEMBERS PRESENT:  Commissioners Pavleck and Adee MEMBERS PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE:  Commissioner Skoe and Sjoblom MEMBERS ABSENT:  Commissioner Murray (Medical) OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE:  Dave Reimer, Trent Nicholson, Len Peterson and KCCTV reporter Darcy Sullivan 2022/05-16 Motion by Adee, seconded by Skoe to approve the agenda with additions and deletions. Voting yes by roll call: Sjoblom, Adee,…
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May 18, 2022 0

Pillager School Board Update

Mike Malmberg, Superintendent of Pillager Schools, joins us after the monthly school board meeting. Malmberg spoke about the upgrades this summer to the athletic complex. It’s graduation time, and Superintendent Malmberg highlights the dates of the upcoming commencement festivities. Pillager Schools has a program to help students with credit recovery called STEPS. Malmberg gives a…
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May 18, 2022 0

Open House for Recently Renovated Mahnomen Fire Hall this Saturday

Mahnomen, MN — The City of Mahnomen invites community members to an Open House for their recently renovated Fire Hall this Saturday, May 21st from 10am until 2pm. The city of Mahnomen has invested nearly $2 million into the facility since officially deciding to move forward with the renovations in October of 2020 and now…
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May 18, 2022 0