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Second DNR confiscated equipment auction set for Oct. 1

The DNR is holding the second of two confiscated equipment auctions this year on Saturday, Oct. 1. The auction will be held online at www.hillerauction.com. The list of items to be sold is on the website. The bidding catalog for the auction will be available online on Sept. 28. This will include a written description and…
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September 20, 2022 0

DNR Conservation Officer Reports – District 9 (Brainerd area)

District 9 – Brainerd area CO Chelsey Best (Pequot Lakes) worked on small-game, bear- and archery deer-hunting activities this week. Time was spent patrolling Cass and Crow Wing counties for ATV activity. Enforcement action was taken for various offenses. CO Calie Cook (Crosslake) spent time checking small-game hunters and ATV riders throughout the week. Cook…
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September 20, 2022 0

Greater Lakes Association of Realtors Supports Randall Flood Recovery

LITTLE FALLS, MN—Many Randall-area residents continue to face challenges as they work to recover from a June 23-24 storm that dropped more than a foot of rain and caused widespread flooding when the Little Elk River overflowed its banks. About 40 homes and businesses were affected by the floodwaters. The National Weather Service deemed the…
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September 20, 2022 0

USDA Accepting Applications for $1 Billion Rural High-Speed Internet Program

ST. PAUL, Minn., September 15, 2022 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development State Director for Minnesota Collen Landkamer today announced that the Department is accepting applications for ReConnect Program loans and grants to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of people in rural Minnesota. The ReConnect program is a critical piece of the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment…
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September 20, 2022 0

34th Annual Fertile Fall Craft Show is this Saturday

Fertile, MN — The Fertile Community Club welcomes all shoppers to their 34th annual Fall Craft Show this Saturday, September 24th from 9am until 3pm. The craft show will once again be held at the Industrial Building and Nelson building at the Polk County Fairgrounds. The event used to be held at the Fertile-Beltrami School,…
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September 20, 2022 0

Fosston City Council Welcomes New Police Sargent

Fosston, MN — The Fosston City Council held their regular monthly meeting last Monday where they got an update on city projects and welcomed a new police officer to the force. The council was happy to swear in Sargent James Juve to their police department. Fosston Administrator Cassie Heide says Sgt. Juve brings with him…
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September 20, 2022 0

Smoking Related Fires Top Cause of Fatal Fires in MN

Lake Park, MN — With smoking related fires being the number one cause of fatal fires in Minnesota and across the nation, Lake Park Fire Chief Dave Coufal is urging smokers to be more cautious about their smoking habit to prevent future tragedies from occurring. Coufal says he’s not aiming to stop people from smoking,…
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September 20, 2022 0

Twin Valley City Council Offering Pay Increase to Hold On to Police Department

Twin Valley, MN — The Twin Valley City Council held their regular monthly meeting on Monday night where they spent a great deal of time discussing how to maintain their police department following the resignation of both of their full time law enforcement officers. Both Police Chief Jason Douville and Officer Adam Camp submitted their…
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September 20, 2022 0

Homecoming in full swing for Brainerd High School

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (9/20/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Events are rolling with lots of school spirit for Brainerd High School Homecoming this week. Last week we chatted with Brainerd High School Student Council President Gavin Hoelzel about the events of the week which included the Powder Puff Football game on Monday. Friday will also set…
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September 19, 2022 0