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NCE Riverwatch Hosting Open House Sunday

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East Riverwatch Team is inviting elementary families and community members to their Riverwatch EDU-4-Fun Open House this Sunday, February 13th from 3-4pm at the Norman County East Cafenasium. The event is an opportunity to meet the Riverwatch team and experience fun, hands-on activities. Chloe Abraham, a sophomore at…
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February 10, 2022 0

First Care Foundation Participating in Giving Hearts Day

Fosston, MN — Today is Giving Hearts Day and the First Care Medical Services Foundation is encouraging community members to show their support during this day of giving. In fact, Giving Hearts Days is the largest, single day of giving in North Dakota and Northwest Minnesota, raising more than $112 million for local charities since…
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February 10, 2022 0

Central Lakes College Monthly Update with Dr. Hara Charlier – February 2022

(BRAINERD, MN) — We recently spoke with Central Lakes College President Dr. Hara Charlier to get our monthly update with the school… Dr. Charlier brought up the fact that February is Career and Techinical Education Month for the school… She also drew attention to various scholarships that the school is offering to help remove the…
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February 10, 2022 0

City of Pequot Lakes Inching Closer to Joint Fire Agreement with Breezy Point

(PEQUOT LAKES, MN) — The city of Pequot Lakes held its council meeting for the month of February on Tuesday… Mayor Tyler Gardner provided an update on the ongoing negotiations with the city of Breezy Point on their joint fire deparment agreement… Gardner also recognized the retirements of three longtime firefighters for the city… We…
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February 10, 2022 0

Deerwood City Council meeting from February 7th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/10/22) (Deerwood, MN) — The Deerwood City Council meeting from Monday, February 7th included updates from the Cuyuna Pickle Ball Association and Deerwood Civic & Commerce from the Deerwood Auditorium. Nathan Schultz spoke on behalf of the Cuyuna Pickle Ball Association to inform the Council of their intentions and layout of…
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February 9, 2022 0

Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce lined with activities for 2022

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/10/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce will have plenty of tap this summer with an expanded Riverboat Heritage Days, Aitkin All-Class Reunion, and major road construction coming. In our most recent chat with Chamber Executive Director Taylor Erickson about being ahead of Riverboat Days planning. The Chamber…
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February 9, 2022 0

CRMC’s Dr. Elsenpeter to speak on Community Connection February 10th

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/10/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s monthly update on Community Connection will focus on cardiovascular health with the month of February being American Heart Month. CRMC Board Certified Family Medicine Physician Hannah Elsenpeter will provide tips on how to prevent heart disease, which is the #1 killer of both…
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February 9, 2022 0

Crossing Arts Alliance to distribute Creativity Kits this Saturday

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/10/22) (Brainerd, MN) — This Saturday, Crossing Arts Alliance in Brainerd will be back to distribute Creativity Kits for anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun.  From 10am-12pm on February 12th, kits will be available on the tables inside of Crossing Arts at their downtown Brainerd gallery. This month’s…
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February 9, 2022 0

Polk County Sheriff Talks Importance of Pine-to-Prairie Drug Task Force

Fosston, MN — Whether it’s a major drug bust or tracking down a wanted suspect, law enforcement agencies rely on each other in those times of need when just one or two officers won’t do. During a recent visit on the KKCQ Food for Thought Program, Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman spoke about how area…
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February 9, 2022 0

Support Farm Families in Crisis by Supporting Farm Rescue During Giving Hearts Day

Horace, ND — An area organization helping farmers and ranchers in crisis since its inception in 2005 is hoping you’ll consider donating to their cause this Giving Hearts Day. Based out of Horace, North Dakota, Farm Rescue provides planting, haying, harvesting, and livestock feeding assistance to farm and ranch families that have experienced a major…
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