Local Radio
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/16/22) (Crosby, MN) — Changes will be fully implemented for the Crosby-Ironton Board of Education with Board member Abby Geotz stepping down from her position at the February 28th meeting. In our most recent conversation with Crosby-Ironton Superintendent Dr. Jamie Skjeveland spoke about Geotz’s decision to step down and move to…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/16/22) (Garrison, MN) — As if the Spring wasn’t going to be busy enough for the Wild & Free Animal Rehabilitation staff and volunteers, they will be hosting their annual events to help keep the facility running at the Garrison Animal Hospital. In our monthly chat with Ashley King from Wild…
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(JENKINS, MN) — The city of Jenkins held its first regular council meeting for the month of March on Monday… Mayor Jon Lubke says that the city is bringing back the topic and possibility of bonding for some of its road projects… Lubke says that this is something the city has never done before, but…
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After several months of being closed to build new exhibits, not to mention being closed due to covid19 and winter storms, the History Center in Shevlin has resumed it’s regular museum hours. They are open Tuesday through Friday and by appointment along with on selected Sundays. There are several new exhibits to view in the…
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Kevin Grover, Superintendent for ISD-361 was my guest for School Matters. Kevin talks about the spring break which starts tomorrow, as well as things associated with Prom and Graduation and how things should be more normal this year.
CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports another busy weekend with snowmobile and ice fishing activities on the big lakes. People are reminded to use caution and common sense as the weather warms up and the ice conditions change. Also, it might be a good time to get the shelters off the ice on Rainy…
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CO Amber Ladd (Aitkin) checked area lakes for shelters left on the ice after the deadline. One portable was worked that Ladd had been keeping an eye on all winter as it was not licensed. She was able to make contact with the owner after some investigation and the owner was in possession of nine…
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Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, March 14th at the Twin Valley Community Center. At the meeting, the council continued discussions on their snow removal policy, specifically as it pertains to the sidewalks in the downtown business corridor and along Highway 29 and Highway…
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Ada, MN — The proposed new Norman County Highway Department only has one more hurdle before becoming a reality. At their meeting last week, the Norman County Board of Commissioners accepted a bid from Bradbury Stamm Construction of $9.875 million and approved a resolution to pay for a portion of the building using a half…
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Lake Park, MN — It’s been a difficult couple days for the community of Lake Park after fire caused extensive damage to Lake Park American Legion on Sunday night. The Legion Hall, Lake Park’s only event center, served as a hub for gatherings including weekly fish frys, birthday parties, and countless community events and fundraisers.…
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