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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given approval to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture’s (MDA) state-specific use restrictions for three dicamba herbicide products during the 2022 growing season in Minnesota. The restrictions are aimed at curbing off-site movement of the products. The affected dicamba formulations are Engenia by BASF, Tavium…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/18/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Public Library, as part of the East Central Regional Library system, will be opening their book club on Wednesday, March 23rd from 1-2pm and run the 4th Wednesday of each month. This book club is recommended for adults, 18 and older, and no registration is…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/18/22) (Crosby, MN) — The Northland Arboretum, in partnership with Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, are now accepting nominations for their first Environmental Stewardship Award, which will recognize the significant contributions to the protection and improvement of the natural resources by the area residents and businesses. “The award is designed to enhance…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/18/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Jaques Art Center in Aitkin will be fostering your artistic needs throughout 2022 with monthly art classes. In our monthly update with Barden Heft from the Jaques Art Center he gave a small look at what lies ahead going into the summer with the upcoming classes.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/18/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Toward Zero Deaths Coalition held their monthly meeting on Tuesday as they prepare for events this Spring while releasing information on crashes across Minnesota. Coordinator Amy Dotzler opened the meeting with a review of an open letter about TZD with the Aitkin Independent Age.…
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Minnesota State Senator Tom Bakk (I-Cook) announced today he will not seek re-election for another term in the Senate and will retire at the end of the year. “Representing the people of the Arrowhead region has been one of the greatest rewards of my life, made possible by the support and patience of my family,”…
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Mahnomen, MN — Despite the failure of their building referendum vote last month, the Mahnomen School is still moving forward with some building improvements, albeit on a smaller scale. The Mahnomen School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday where they approved bids for renovations to their elementary wing. Mahnomen Superintendent Jeff Bisek says…
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Fosston, MN — Summer is the time for camp, and 4-H Camp at Sand Hill Lake is the premier 4-H camp experience for youth in northwest Minnesota. During this overnight camp, campers will discover and create cool things, participate in hands-on educational activities and make great friends from around the region. 4-H Camp at Sand…
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(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its second regular council meeting of the month of March on Tuesday… The council made the decision to adopt a new trail pavement management plan… Mayor Darrel Olson also mentioned some improvements to be done to some local parks, starting with equipment replacement for Oscar Kristofferson Park……
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/17/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College is inviting the community to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum in the Chalberg Theatre on Tuesday, March 22nd at 7pm focusing on legislative redistricting. District 30 Senator and Pierz-native Mary Kiffmeyer will speak about the process of legislative redistricting that…
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