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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/1/22)(Minnesota) — As they break out of hibernation, bears will be foraging for food and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds homeowners to check their property for food sources that could attract them.Some helpful tips do include avoid feeding birds from April 1-November 1st or hang bird feeders 10 feet…
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Mahnomen, MN — Join Mahnomen County 4-H for a morning of learning, fun, and friends during their Spring Project Day on Saturday, April 9th at the Mahnomen School. The Spring Project Day is open to all youth in grades K-12. Linda Houglum of the Norman County 4-H shared some info about the project day while…
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Ada, MN — While we transition out of the pandemic, demand for COVID-19 testing has dwindled, but the opportunity to get tested is still widely available for those who need it. Sarah Kjono with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says they have a good supply of at-home antigen tests available that can be picked up by request…
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Ada, MN — The Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County, which works to decrease substance use amongst youth and over time reduce substance use among adults, is in the midst of a book drive and is seeking help from the community to meet their goals. Kim Myers of the Impact Coalition says the goal…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Aitkin, MN) — After hosting the “Kiss off Winter, Spring Dance Party” last weekend and comedian C Willi Myles coming Friday to the Butler Building in Aitkin, the Aitkin County Friends of the Arts are keeping up with shows and programs on a monthly basis. We chatted with Christian McShane…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department and Cuyuna Police Departments completed their February “Patch of the Month” fundraiser and awarded a check of $1,155 for Ross Lake First Responders. The “Heart Health” themed patches, with a touch of Valentine’s, saw their proceeds go to the purchase of a new…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Starting April 1st, the Crow Wing County Landfill will move to its summer hours of operation. The landfill will be open Monday through Saturday from 8am-5pm and is located at 15732 State Highway 210, just east of Brainerd. The expanded hours will have the landfill open to…
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Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Commission had some discussions about potential redistricting at their most recent meeting last week. In the aftermath of the most recent census, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says they will need to make some small adjustments to the districts to match up with population trends. The Mahnomen County Commission…
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Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held a public information meeting on Monday night to discuss their proposed childcare center referendum with the community. A good turnout of mostly young families, many who had their young children with them, was present at the meeting to learn more about Ulen-Hitterdal’s plan to address a childcare…
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Polk County, MN – After two years the Veterans Benefit Fair will make its return on April 1st, 2022. Kurt Ellefson from the Polk County Veterans Office assures that this is not an April Fool’s joke, but rather a way to introduce veterans to the many benefits they are entitled to. Ellefson says he is…
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