Local Radio
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — With the announcement of the Butler Building being renamed The Ripple Center this past Friday, we chatted with building owners Christine Bright Marwede and Dwight Marwede about the future plans for the space within the building and upcoming events for the new performing arts center. Since purchasing…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/5/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The 131st Aitkin County Fair gets underway this week with a few added attractions that come off adjustments to longstanding features of the Fairgrounds that were damaged in spring storms. Aitkin County Fair Board member Kirk Peysar about making the necessary adjustments of moving exhibitors to other…
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The Lakes Area Music Festival’s Prelude Series will feature rising stars and award-winning talent in a tour of Central Minnesota. Over three weekends, July 9-24, LAMF artists will give free concerts in Aitkin, Nisswa, Brainerd, Crosslake, and Deerwood. On July 9 at Aitkin’s Butler Building, and July 10 at Lutheran Church of the Cross in…
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Bill Engel talks about his experience in the cycling race called the Race Across the West.
Sara Wendt discusses the LBF All School reunion coming up this weekend.
By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Safety on the 4th of July was mentioned in our recent conversation with Aitkin Police Chief Paul Ryan for people that will be lighting off fireworks in or around town. Chief Ryan talked about proper fireworks that can be lit in town and keep everyone safe. Fire-starting…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — 11 years of planning and one month of preparation are still ahead of the Aitkin All Class Reunion, August 6-9th in Aitkin. We chatted recently with All Class Reunion Committee members Wendi Johnson and Gary Tibbitts about the first step of getting ready for the big weekend…
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