Local Radio
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Minnesota) — The USDA recently announced the extension of the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program to May 11th in order to provide funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity. The decision came after Rural Development heard directly from applicants about the challenges with System…
Read more
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Minnesota’s Moose population remains steady for the 11th year in a row, according to a release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The 2022 population survey conducted by the DNR estimates the moose population at 4,700, statistically unchanged from the last survey which occurred in 2020.…
Read more
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Lakes Area Music Festival continues with the penultimate show in their Winter Series this Sunday, April 10th with a recital from the Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd with guitar, flute, viola, and harp. The Warm Up: Music to Welcome Spring is being curated by…
Read more
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Once the weather decides to improve enough for consistent walking for pedestrians and enjoying the Lakes Area, safety for walkers and drivers going through the City of Aitkin. We recently chatted with Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan about drivers being conscious of pedestrians in the crosswalks. Pedestrians…
Read more
CO Eric Sullivan (Brainerd) reports ATV use in the area has started to increase as snow in area ditches is dissipating. Anglers continue to target crappie and sunfish, with moderate success. Enforcement action was taken for juveniles on ATVs with no helmets and expired ATV registration. Investigations into trapping violations and fish overlimits also continue.…
Read more
Fosston, MN — For more than 20 years, the City of Fosston had lived on without its own local police force patrolling the city streets. That all changed this past fall when the City Council voted to bring it back. The council hired Dustin Manecke, a Fosston native and previous member of the West Fargo…
Read more
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County CARE and the McGregor ANGELS are partnering together with sponsor the Northland Foundation for a free seminar, ‘ Community Connection as You Age’, twice this April to cover topics including End of Life Services, Driving and Mobility capabilities, and Opioid Drug Use and Pain Management.…
Read more
Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity covers the areas of Crow Wing, Cass, Hubbard, Wadena counties and the city of Staples. We discussed with Ruth Ann Veith what Habitat for Humanity does, as they partner with families. The fundraiser coming up Thursday includes ten dancing couples. Doors will open with a social hour beginning at 5:30…
Read more
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/5/22) (Minneapolis) — The Hill City 3rd Grade Class received national recognition for their efforts in the classroom with the ‘Read to the Final Four’ and finished 1st among the Top 68 schools that participated in the program. The NCAA, Women’s Final Four, and the Minnesota Local Organizing Committee teamed together…
Read more
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/5/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crossing Arts Alliance will celebrate mascot Roy the Unicorn’s Birthday with a special Creativity Kit distribution this weekend. Saturday, April 9th from 10am-12pm, Creativity Kits will be given out to anyone who wants a little creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of the…
Read more