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Arrest Comes Following Outing Cabin Fire

Cass County Sheriff Tom Burch reports that on Monday, January 31st 2022 at 5:31 AM, the Cass County  Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire on Peninsula Road, in Crooked Lake Township, rural Outing MN. Responders arrived on scene and found a cabin fully engulfed in fire, as well as a full-size pickup on…
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February 4, 2022 0

Keeping pike? Minnesota has pike zone regulations

If you want to keep northern pike this fishing season, double check regulations and be prepared to measure your fish. Minnesota has three northern pike zones that apply to inland waters and reflect the differing characteristics of pike populations across the state. You can find those zone regulations, including a zone map, on the DNR…
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February 4, 2022 0

DNR grants help children begin a lifetime of outdoor experiences

We’re pleased to announce another phase of the extremely popular No Child Left Inside grants. These grants help more children cast a line, study animal tracks, hike or bike, or simply learn more about nature. Public entities and nonprofit organizations serving youth under age 18 can apply for these grants and applications must be received…
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February 4, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office Distributes Masks, Will Resume Coffee With The Community

Crow Wing County Sheriff Scott Goddard joined us this week for his monthly chat. We learned that Crow Wing County Public Health called upon law enforcement to help distribute KN95 masks. Goddard discussed the details. At the Sheriff’s Office, you can pick up just past the first set of doors any time. Police departments are best…
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February 4, 2022 0

Aitkin County distributing KN95 masks

Aitkin County Public Health received a limited supply of KN95 masks from the state to distribute to those who are less likely to have access.  We partnered with Aitkin County C.A.R.E., McGregor ANGELS, local food shelves and others to distribute them throughout the county.  Additionally, the federal government has partnered with Costco, CVS, Walgreens, and…
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February 4, 2022 0

Long Time Baxter Police Officer Retires

(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its first regular council meeting of the month of February on Wednesday… The city recognized the retirement of longtime police officer and assistant chief Russ Wicklund and announced the appointment of his replacement… In our full conversation with Mayor Darrel Olson on the meeting, he also provided…
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February 4, 2022 0

White Earth Nation’s Annual Ice Fishing Derby Heads to Strawberry Lake

White Earth, MN — White Earth Public Safety and White Earth Natural Resources invite all to participate in their 2nd annual White Earth Nation Ice Fishing Derby this Saturday, February 5th on Strawberry Lake. The event will run from 11am and 3pm and participants are asked to use the Christian Retreat Access located on the…
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February 3, 2022 0

AWF “Fight or Flight” comes to Aitkin High School February 5th for fundraiser

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin High School Athletics Department and the American Wrestling Federation will be tag teaming for a special fundraiser as the AWF presents “Fight or Flight” live TV taping wrestling show Saturday night at the AHS Gym. We had the chance to speak with AWF CEO Tony…
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District 10B Representative Dale Lueck takes mining leases pulled for NE Minnesota

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the federal government pulled the mining leases in Northeastern Minnesota on January 26th, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck voiced his disappointment in the decision that has multiple ramifications for even in the Lakes area. Representative Lueck overall did not agree with the decision from President…
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February 3, 2022 0

Crow Wing County seeking comments on revisions to County Land Use Ordinance and First Assessment District Road Construction

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Crow Wing County Land Services Department is requiring public comments on proposed revisions to the County Land Use Ordinance and First Assessment District Road Construction Specifications Revisions.  A public hearing for the proposed revisions to the Land Use Ordinance is set for March 17th, 2022, before…
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