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CRMC to celebrate National Healthcare Decisions Day with special event April 12-14

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/7/22) (Crosby, MN) — National Healthcare Decisions Day is Saturday, April 16th at the Cuyuna Regional Medical Center will be encouraging people to speak with their loved ones, express their wishes regarding healthcare, and participate in advance care planning and complete a health care directive. As part of the special event,…
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April 6, 2022 0

DNR inviting public to learn about preventing invasive species

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/7/22) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is inviting aquarium hobbyists, gardeners, and angels to an information webinar Tuesday, April 12th at noon about preventing invasive species. The webinar will focus on recently completed DNR projects that assessed risks of invasive species introduction through live organism trades, as well…
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April 6, 2022 0

City Council Meeting, International Falls 4-4-22

AGENDA City of International Falls – City Council Regular Meeting 5:30 P.M., Monday, April 4, 2022 Council Chamber, 600 Fourth Street Remote access has been set up for this meeting. Joining by computer: Go to the URL: https://zoom.us/i/5664912345Follow on-screen instructionsPasscode: 56649 Joining by Smart Phone app: Install the Zoom app for Android or iPhone.Start the…
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April 6, 2022 0

Conservation Officer Report District-5

CO Darrin Kittelson (International Falls #1) reports people have started open-water fishing on the Rainy River, with one access open (Nelson Park, Birchdale) for launching. People are reminded to have their current fishing license, current boat registration, and boat safety equipment onboard. Enforcement action was taken for boat registration issues. Several animal-related complaints were also…
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Successful 1st Annual Cody Holte Softball Tournament Leads to Scholarship Opportunities for Local Students

Ada, MN — Following the smashing success of last summer’s inaugural Cody Holte Memorial Softball Tournament, the family of Cody Holte has recently established the Cody Holte Scholarship Fund, a component fund of the Northwest Minnesota Foundation, to honor his memory and assist students in the region with the same passions as Cody. This scholarship…
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April 6, 2022 0

Ada City Council Appoints Interim Police Chief

Ada, MN — The Ada City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night at Ada Council Chambers where they appointed an Interim Police Chief, discussed a lot sale request, and approved new precincts. With current city of Ada Police Chief Jody Bueng still sidelined until now at least this summer, the council moved…
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Brainerd City Council Meeting from 4-4-22

(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its first regular council meeting of the month of April on Monday… The city accepted the resignation of Community Development Coordinator David Chanski… The city also took public comments following the second reading of proposed amendments to the city code… We thank Mayor Badeaux for his time.…
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April 6, 2022 0

USDA extends application deadline for Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion program

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Minnesota) — The USDA recently announced the extension of the application deadline for the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program to May 11th in order to provide funding to expand meat and poultry processing capacity. The decision came after Rural Development heard directly from applicants about the challenges with System…
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April 5, 2022 0

Moose population holding steady, according to DNR survey

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Minnesota’s Moose population remains steady for the 11th year in a row, according to a release from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  The 2022 population survey conducted by the DNR estimates the moose population at 4,700, statistically unchanged from the last survey which occurred in 2020.…
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Lakes Area Music Festival ‘The Warm Up’ recital on April 10th at Gichi-ziibi Center

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/6/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Lakes Area Music Festival continues with the penultimate show in their Winter Series this Sunday, April 10th with a recital from the Gichi-Ziibi Center for the Arts in Brainerd with guitar, flute, viola, and harp. The Warm Up: Music to Welcome Spring is being curated by…
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