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Staples, MN — Lakewood Health System is encouraging area residents to take a step toward better health with Walk with a Doc, a health program that brings doctors and patients together to walk every Thursday at 5:15 p.m. at Lakewood’s Main Campus in Staples, starting Thursday, May 26th. (All participants should meet outside the main…
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REEASE FROM AITKIN COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: The recent heavy and frequent rains to the area have created higher water levels in lakes and rivers. The Mississippi River level is currently at 14 feet and is expected to crest at 15 feet on Wednesday May 18. Aitkin County Emergency Management has sandbags available to residents who…
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Norwegian Constitution Day is the official National Day of Norway, celebrated on the 17th of May. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to simply as “Syttende .Mai. East Polk Heritage Center together with the Sons of Norway Grandlund Lodge are celebrating Syttende Mai on Tuesday, May 17th at the Fosston Library and Art Center with a…
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Ada, MN — During his recent visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope Program, Norman and Clay County Farm Service Agency Director James Kruize provided some reminders to producers who currently have existing Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) contracts. Kruize says CRP enrollees must continue to track their expenses, follow nesting season rules, and overall maintain the acreage…
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Fosston, MN — This week is National Police Week, a collaborative effort of many organizations to honor America’s law enforcement community, but as part of that we also recognize this Sunday as National Peace Officers Memorial Day. In 1962, President John F Kennedy proclaimed May 15th as National Peace Officers Memorial Day as a special…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday morning, May 12th. The meeting opened with presentations from the Speech and Close Up Groups on their recent activities. Then in their committee reports continued discussions on some proposed summer projects. Hillsboro Superintendent Paula Suda says they will be moving forward…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — District 1 Aitkin County Commissioner Mark Wedel announced that he will be seeking re-election to the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners, under the newly redistricted seat that includes the City of Aitkin and Aitkin Township. In addition to his tenure on the Aitkin County Board, Wedel has…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Deerwood, MN) — Free frozen meals for Crow Wing County Seniors age 60 and older will be distributed in the parking lot of the Deerwood Auditorium (23770 Forest Road) on Monday, May 16th from 11am-12pm by the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of St Cloud’s Senior Dining program. During this…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/13/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin County Board of Commissioners held their first May meeting on Tuesday with talks on road projects and an Area Transportation Partnership Presentation taking place from the Government Center Board Room. Aitkin County Veterans Service Officer Penny Harms gave an update on the impact of VA…
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MN Crop Progress Report Cole Wittman – Agronomy Manager, Red Lake County Co-op Joe Pierce – Warren, MN, area producer Billy Bushelle – Owner/Operator, Bagley Livestock Exchange & Winger Livestock Heather Dufault – University of Minnesota Extension Educator, Polk/Norman County Susan Littlefield – Rural Radio Network, Surprise, NE