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Representative Dale Lueck talks Property Tax Values in District 10B

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Aitkin, MN) — In our most recent Legislative update with District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck, he wanted to bring light to the number of conversations he has held regarding property valuations in Crow Wing County.  Representative Lueck first noted this concern for his constituents comes at the County level,…
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April 25, 2022 0

City of Hill City Council busy with meetings all day on April 26th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Hill City, MN) — The City of Hill City Council will have a full agenda ahead with 5 separate meetings convening on Tuesday, April 26th from the Hill City Community Room. The Council will begin the day with the Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting at 11am. A Work Session…
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April 25, 2022 0

Long Lakes Conservation Center to offer Summer Camps for first time since 2018

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Palisade, MN) — Long Lakes Conservation Center will offer full summer camps for the first time since 2018, ranging from beginner, intermediate, and advanced Firearm Safety Training, Outdoor Explorers Adventure Camp, Fishing Camp, and for the first time, Astronomy Camp. Fishing Camp is June 12-17; Forkhorn I will be June…
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April 25, 2022 0

Paul M. Thiede Tower to close temporarily starting May 2nd

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/26/22) (Pequot Lakes, MN) — Starting May 2nd, the Paul M. Thiede Fire Tower Park will be temporarily closed while crews from Anderson Brothers Construction work to create a new paved trail from the picnic shelter all the way up to the first itself. There will also be an additional day…
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April 25, 2022 0

Steele County Emergency Crews Continue Dealing with Effects of Area Flooding

FINLEY, N.D. – The Steele County Sheriff’s Department, Hatton Rural Fire District and other regional agencies continue to provide crucial support when possible to area residents during this flood event.  “A Steele County farmstead, which had dike protection, was inundated on Sunday night near Hatton,” said Steele County Sheriff Wayne Beckman. “With the help of…
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April 25, 2022 0

Representative Marquarts Comments on State of the State & State of District 4

Dilworth, MN — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gave his annual State of the State Address on Sunday night. The address was given in the House of Representatives for the first time since 2019. The previous two messages were given virtually from the Governor’s home. District 4B Representative Paul Marquart shared his thoughts on the State…
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April 25, 2022 0

International Falls Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting

The International Falls Chamber of Commerce will hold a membership meeting for a revote on the dissolution vote. The purpose of the revote would be to overturn the prior vote that dissolved the Chamber. Meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 26 at 5:15 pm at Ballan’s ISpace.


April 25, 2022 0

Ada City Administrator Advises Residents to Start Preparing for Clean-Up Week

Ada, MN — The City of Ada will be hosting their annual Spring Clean Up next week, May 5th, 6th, and 7th in the Old City Hall parking lot next to the Ada Fire Hall. Through a cooperative effort of the city, area businesses, and organizations, residents will be able to dispose of their unwanted…
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April 25, 2022 0

Hillsboro City Commission News & Notes from April 18th Meeting

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission held a lengthy regular meeting this past Monday night, April 18th at the Main Street Community Center. Totaling more than 3 ½ hours in length, the commission spent the first hour taking comments and questions as part of the annual Tax Equalization Hearing. Some citizens were concerned that…
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April 25, 2022 0

Aitkin County SWCD ‘Photo Contest’ to reward boaters for AIS Prevention

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/25/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Soil and Water Conservation District is taking a new initiative in battling aquatic invasive species and will be rewarding the public for their help. In our conversation with SWCD Manager Steve Hughes, he talked about what people can do to enter a giveaway  by…
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