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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured $418,000 in federal funding to strengthen access to affordable childcare and support the workforce in Fosston. This funding will be used to remodel the future Prairie Pines Childcare Center. Greg Mireault, member of the board is more than excited to receive…
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Superintendent Sue Chase recapped a very busy March Fosston School Board meeting on our Food For Thought program last week. Chase spoke about the board’s approval of their revised budget. Student leaders at Magelssen Elementary reported to the board about a recently held fundraiser. They also have a school supply drive coming up in April.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Despite the recent weather conditions, the Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District is going to be picking up activity out in the woods with a handful of projects on tap for the Spring and Summer. In our recent conversation with SWCD Manager Steve Hughes mentioned their…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Central Lakes College Foundation recently announced a new partnership with the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and has begun the process of searching for a new Director. As an integral part of the Central Lakes College, the PAC will work with the Foundation to continue…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department Relief Association recently presented a check to the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf from the sale of “New Years Themed” Cuyuna Fire and Police Department Patches. The fundraiser brought in a total of $1,029 with each patch selling for $10 a patch. A picture…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Minnesota) — As we usher in the spring season, turkey hunting season is only weeks away! For those hunters that haven’t done so already, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sending a reminder to purchase your turkey hunting licenses. The Youth and Archery Season opens April 13th and runs…
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CO Curtis Simonson (International Falls #2) reports having a busy week patrolling area snowmobile trails and ice anglers on area lakes. The nice weather this past week had many people out searching for crappies and had tip-up anglers chasing northern pike. The Rainy River continues to open up and lose ice every day, but remains…
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Tricia Heibel, President of the International Falls Area Chamber of Commerce was at last nights City Council Meeting to address the Council and give them an update on the closure of the Chamber of Commerce in International Falls. Mike Holden, Councilman on the International Falls Chamber of Commerce had this to sya about the closure…
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CO Jim Guida (Brainerd East) patrolled lakes for angling activity. Numerous anglers were checked and the panfish bite was improving. Guida observed some all-terrain vehicle activity on closed trails. He met with Camp Ripley training staff in planning for upcoming in-service training. CO Tony Flerlage (Crosby) saw the end of the snowmobile season, barring any…
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured significant federal funding for local projects benefiting Northwest Minnesota. This funding will help boost local communities through a wide range of projects including major investments in the Thief River Falls Regional Airport, higher education for Minnesota’s veterans and service…
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