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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/3/22) (Northern MN) — The Northland Foundation announced this week that Cayla Bellanger DeGroat has joined their staff as their Program Officer, with a strong focus on coordinating its own Indigenous-led program, Maada’ookiing, which is set to launch May 2021. A member of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe, Bellanger DeGroat…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Minnesota Department of Transportation announced a delay in their Highway 169/210 Aitkin to Hassman project to Summer 2023 in order to access utility relocations along the corridor. According to the MnDOT project page, major roadwork for the project will begin in Summer 2023. Motorists will encounter…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners rescheduled meeting took place Tuesday, March 1st with a 2021 Year End Budget Review and discussion on potential policy initiatives from the Government Center Board Room in Aitkin. Human Resources Director Bobbie Danielson presented an update to the Early Retirement Health…
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Voyageurs National Park staff will conduct prescribed burns throughout park wetlands to treat areas of invasive hybrid cattails from March through May 2022. Activities include burning floating and rooted cattails as well as other wetland areas to remove dead vegetation, rejuvenate wetland plant communities, and reduce woody plant encroachment. Hybrid cattails have invaded approximately 500-acres…
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March 1, 2022 Dear Chamber Members, The International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting of the membership this afternoon at Backus Community Center to address the resolution passed by the Board of Directors on February 7, 2022, recommending the dissolution of the Chamber. The membership present, or by proxy, voted in favor…
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Twin Valley, MN — From the alarm registration to firearms records to theft victim information, the City of Twin Valley Police Department has updated the city website to include a number of important documents that community members can utilize to streamline permit applications, inventory valuable property, and even submit complaints. Twin Valley Police Chief Jason…
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Naytahwaush, MN — The Naytahwaush Nightriders continue a more than five-decade long tradition of snowmobile fun this weekend with their 52nd annual Snodeo on North Twin Lake. Snodeo offers two full day of snowmobile racing and riding activities for professionals as well amateur thrill seekers and snowmobile enthusiasts. Both Saturday and Sunday will feature Cor…
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Pillager Public Schools heldtheir monthly school board meeting February 28th. Following that, we had our monthly chat with Superintendent Mike Malmberg. In our chat with Superintendent Malmberg, he recognized two retirements. One hire that is making the news is of Paul Clark. While at Waubun Public School, Clark led the Bombers to two state semi-final…
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[Fargo, ND] – Shooting Star Casino is excited to announce Craig Morgan to their 2022 event lineup. Morgan will perform April 8, 2022, at 8 pm. Craig Morgan has made a name for himself as a country music icon, TV personality and Army veteran. Before becoming a country music star, Morgan spent seventeen years serving…
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February was a fun month at Magelssen Elementary School in Fosston as the kids got to participate in activities in recognition of the 100th day of school and the date 2/22/22 before wrapping up the month with Kindness Week. On the 100th day of school the kids dressed like it was 100 degrees outside rather…
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