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Hillsboro City Commission Hosting Public Input Meeting for Proposed Citywide Paving Project

Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro City Commission will have a public hearing tonight at 6:30pm at the Main Street Community Center in regards to the proposed $12 million citywide paving project. Representatives from the City and the Engineers from AE2S will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Hillsboro Commission President Terry Sando…
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March 22, 2022 0

Clearwater County Sheriff’s Reserve Hosting Fundraiser this Saturday in Bagley

Bagley, MN — The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Taco Bar and Taco in a Bag Fundraiser this Saturday, March 26th from 5-7pm at the Bagley American Legion to raise money for their Volunteer Sheriff’s Reserve. Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson says their Sheriff’s Reserve members are 100% volunteer and receive no funding…
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March 22, 2022 0

Norman County East School Board News & Notes from March 21st Meeting

Twin Valley, MN — The Norman County East School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, March 21st. At the meeting, the board discussed some updates to their main gym, including new wall mats and scoreboard updates. Norman County East Superintendent Rob Nudell says with new shot clock requirements coming, they are debating whether…
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March 22, 2022 0

Wild Rice Watershed Lobbies at the Capitol

St. Paul, MN — The Wild Rice Watershed District was well represented at the state capitol last week while lobbying for important projects and legislation. Tara Jensen, Wild Rice Watershed District Administrator, joined several other watersheds from across the state in attending committee hearings and visiting with lawmakers in St. Paul. Notably, Jensen said they…
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March 22, 2022 0

Area Fire Departments Participate in Controlled House Burn Near Twin Valley

Twin Valley, MN — You may have noticed heavy smoke and a house on fire south of Twin Valley this weekend, but it wasn’t an emergency situation…it was a training exercise. A number of area fire departments took part in a controlled house burn this Saturday a few miles south of Twin Valley along Highway…
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March 22, 2022 0

CRMC seeking those interested in joining Advisory Committee

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Crosby, MN) — Cuyuna Regional Medical Center in Crosby is seeking individuals to serve on their Patient and Family Advisory Council. This diverse group of area interested individuals would provide staff with constructive advice to improve the experience of its patients and guests. CRMC is committed to partnering with patients…
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March 21, 2022 0

Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting for March 22nd

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Contracts are set to be awarded and a decision on the Zoning Ordinance Amendment will be part of the Aitkin County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday, March 22nd at 9am from the Government Center Board Room. Following the Health and Human Services meeting starting at 9am, The…
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March 21, 2022 0

Aitkin PD building closed temporarily

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Due to an ongoing building issue, the Aitkin Police Department office will be closed for the time being. The building is temporarily closed but Aitkin Police officers are on patrol 24 hours. If you need to speak to an officer, call 218-927-2133 for a non-emergency situation and…
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March 21, 2022 0

City of Aitkin proposes 1-percent sales tax to State Legislators, conversation with Mayor Workman included

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/22/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The City of Aitkin made their voice heard in front of State legislators with a presentation of a 1-percent sales tax among other items, after speaking to Aitkin Mayor Megan Workman in our most recent conversation. Mayor Workman laid out the process of the sales tax proposal…
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March 21, 2022 0

Now is the Time to Check Your Sump Pump

A sump pump is the first line of defense for many homeowners to prevent water from seeping into the basement. “Last winter was quite mild followed by drought conditions during spring and summer so many sump pumps probably haven’t run for a couple of years,” says North Dakota State University (NDSU) Extension agricultural engineer Tom…
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March 21, 2022 0