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According to the county sheriff’s office, the derailment happened at about 7:47 p.m. The Canadian National Railway reported that it happened about seven miles north of Cook. Deputies said the train was northbound with 123 rail cars when 14 of them went off the tracks. Some of them, near the rear of the train, tipped…
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In the early 1970’s an upstart professional hockey league known as the World Hockey Association was formed to challenge the well-established and long-standing National Hockey League. The WHA set its sights on competing with the NHL for players, fans and dollars. The Minnesota Fighting Saints were one of the WHA’s original franchises, playing their games…
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Mahnomen, MN — From new park equipment to a city hall remodel, the City of Mahnomen has a number of projects currently in the works across the city. The Library and City Hall is currently under remodel with a number of renovations that may disrupt business, according to City Administrator Kari Kirschbaum, including bathrooms, roofs,…
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Ada, MN — Tonight is National Night Out, otherwise known as the Night to Unite, which is a night set aside across the US for block parties, community gatherings, and festivals geared at allowing community members the chance at getting to know their local law enforcement and first responders and get rid of some of…
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Ulen, MN — A week from now, voters in the Ulen-Hitterdal School District will be voting on more than just which republican or democratic candidate they want to see advance to the general election. They’ll also be voting on a $1.7 million bond issue that would go towards constructing a 3,200 square foot center based…
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Bagley, MN — The 115th Annual Clearwater County Fair gets underway this week in Bagley, MN. The free-gate fair runs Wednesday, August 3rd through Sunday, August 7th with numerous grandstand events, 4-H activities, carnival, food, and free music. There will be grandstand events every day and even multiple events on certain days. Curt Nyegaard, Secretary/Manager…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/2/22) (Aitkin, MN) — This week has been 11 years of planning in the making with the kickoff events of the 2022 Aitkin All Class Reunion with gathering of Aitkin High School graduating classes with returning alumni and community members coming together. We spoke with Gary Tibbitts from the All Class…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (8/2/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida, in his monthly update, spoke about the fallout of storms that did damage all over that now will receive assistance through Disaster Relief funding through the State of Minnesota and the federal government. As an example of how the amount of relief…
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a change of command ceremony at the historic Landmark Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, today, July 28, at 10 a.m. Col. Eric R. Swenson will assume command of the St. Paul District from Col. Karl D. Jansen and become the district’s…
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Minnesotans can apply online through Sept. 16 to serve on several committees that advise the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources about fisheries and wildlife topics. The DNR is seeking applicants to fill open seats on the Deer Advisory Committee, the Mille Lacs Fisheries Advisory Committee, the Minnesota R3 Council (R3 stands for recruiting, retaining and…
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