School Matters for ISD361 3-29-22
Kevin Grover, Superintendent of Schools ISD361 was my guest for School Matters, and Kevin Talks about the summer projects that students might look to take advantage of this year. Some might be quite fun.
MN House Overwhelmingly Approves Bills in Support of Ukraine and ALS
St. Paul, MN — The Minnesota Legislature overwhelmingly approved a pair of bipartisan pieces of legislation last week, one showing their support for a fellow lawmaker, and one removing their support of tyrannous county. District 4B Representative Paul Marquart says the House on Thursday unanimously approved a bill that would direct the State Board of…
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Hillsboro Beautification Eyes Mural Project & Railway Park Improvements
Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro Beautification is eyeing up two projects to add some life into downtown Hillsboro. At their commission meeting last week discussed a plan repurpose a railcar in railway park and paint a mural on the south wall of the Main Street Community Center. Hillsboro Commission President Terry Sando says they want…
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Avian Influenza Not a Concern for Humans
Minnesota — With Avian Influenza, or the bird flu, being confirmed in three counties in southern Minnesota, the state of Minnesota and federal emergency response teams are working quickly to quarantine and eliminate infected flocks. It’s a big concern for Minnesota turkey producers, who lead the nation in turkey production. However, it shouldn’t be of…
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City of Crosby decides on bicycles on downtown sidewalks, talks of Street Improvement Project
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/29/22) (Crosby, MN) — Big projects lie ahead for City Infrastructure and a major change for downtown interaction with the cyclists are coming for the City of Crosby after our latest conversation with Crosby City Administrator Matthew Hill. At the March 14th Crosby City Council meeting, the Council came to a…
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Rosenmeier Forum focusing on U.S. Constitution March 29th
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/29/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Brainerd campus of Central Lakes College is inviting the community to attend the next Rosenmeier Forum focusing on the U.S. Constitution on Tuesday, March 29th at the Chalberg Theater. “We Created a Republic If You Can Keep It” will have speaker Buford Johnson, a member of…
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Crow Wing County Property Value Notices and Tax Statements to Be Mailed Soon
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/29/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Crow Wing County property owners will soon be receiving their annual notices of property valuation and classification for taxes payable next year, and the tax statement for taxes due this year. Both notices will arrive in one envelope. The notice of property valuation and classification shows the…
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Onamia-native Klous joins Lakewood Health System
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/29/22) (Staples, MN) — Onamia-native Joshua Klous is the newest member of Lakewood Health System Emergency Medicine team as a family nurse practitioner. Klous received his undergraduate degree from the College of St. Scholastica, and his Master of Science in Nursing degree from Walden University and is a member of the…
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Spring Flooding & Moisture Levels Vary Greatly Throughout Region
Fargo, ND — From one side of the state to the other, North Dakota has been experiencing some very unique and contrasting weather patterns recently. On the eastern side of the state and in the Red River Valley, people have been experiencing spring flooding, but North Dakota Agricultural Weather Network Director Daryl Ritchison says most…
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Fosston, MN — March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month and Grant Coauette of Essentia Health in Fosston joined our Access Health Program this weekend to spread awareness about the disease and encourage people to schedule a colonoscopy. Colorectal Cancer is one of the most common occurring cancers in the United States. Coauette says colon cancer…
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