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Safe Route Connection Project to begin Committee meetings later this month

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/6/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Plans are in place to start evaluating the Safe Route Connection Project between the Miller Black Bear ATV Trail and nearby cities within Crow Wing County, says the Crow Wing County Land Services Department. This project would also include several steps to support a comprehensive evaluation of…
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May 5, 2022 0

Tom Daughtery from Rainy Lake Houseboats Talking about the Ice on Rainy for the Opener

With fishing opener just over a week away, ice on Rainy Lake does not appear as though it’s going to be completely off.


May 5, 2022 0

Ice out Interview with Tim Watson- Lake Kabetogama

Mike Bolstad spoke with Tim Watson about the outlook for the ice being off the lake for fishing opener. With just over a week to go, the outlook is not good.


May 5, 2022 0

Farm Bureau Offering Youth Safety Vests to Increase Visibility Around the Farm

Minnesota — Throughout the entire farm season, there is always machinery moving in and out of buildings and trucks going in and out of the yard. With all that commotion, it can be dangerous for small children who are wondering around and not always paying attention. As part of the Minnesota Young Farmers and Ranchers…
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May 5, 2022 0

Mahnomen City Council News & Notes from May 3rd Meeting

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night, May 2nd. At the meeting, the council approved a number of items in relation to the City Hall and Library renovation project. Mahnomen City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum says they approved bids to start work on library renovations, accepted a grant…
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May 5, 2022 0

Well Over 100 Kids Participate in Annual Bike Rodeo & Bike Parade in Ada

Ada, MN — The City of Ada, Dekko Community Center, and Norman-Mahnomen Public Health held their annual Bike Rodeo and Bike Parade on a beautiful, sunny yesterday afternoon. 112 elementary kids from the Ada-Borup-West School District participated in activity on National Bike to School Day, along with numerous staff and volunteers. Kim Myers with Norman-Mahnomen…
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May 5, 2022 0

Farm & Field Show (5/5)

Pat Halland – Gary, MN area farmer Blair Hoseth – producer near Mahnomen, MN Steve Dalen – Pifers Auction & Realty, Moorhead, MN Angie Peltier – UMN Extension Educator Julie Kolodji – USDA FSA Loan Officer Bemidji, MN office Darel Sip – Ada, MN area producer Whitney Pittman – MN Farm Bureau Membership & Marketing…
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May 5, 2022 0

Norman County East Students Take Part in “Be Kind Day”

Twin Valley, MN — More than 125 students from the Norman County East High School were out and about doing good deeds in the community on Wednesday as part of their annual “Be Kind Day.” Students performed a number of chores in the cities of Twin Valley, Flom, and Gary and were treated to a…
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May 5, 2022 0

Residents Draw Attention to Deer Population Problem at Baxter Council Meeting

(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its first regular council meeting of the month on Tuesday… Mayor Darrel Olson says that a group of concerned residents spoke during the public comment portion of the meeting regarding the city’s ongoing issue with its deer population… Olson also provided an update on the city’s road…
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May 5, 2022 0

Aitkin City Council meeting from May 2nd

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (5/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council held their first meeting of the month of May on Monday with discussion on the meeting with the Economic Development Authority with a new business, Smokey Jake’s BBQ, from the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library. The Council did approve a Special…
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May 4, 2022 0