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Just before the Legislature’s annual Easter Break, the House passed funding to address the breakout of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the state. The Senate added an amendment to provide $1 million in funding to the Agriculture Department to address avian influenza and the House repassed the amended bill. It now heads to Gov. Tim…
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During his weekly report on KKCQ Radio, Nathan Peterson with the FSA Office reminded CRP participants about contract stipulations and also spoke about additional drought assistance for livestock producers. Peterson reminded producers who have a CRP contract that these next few weeks as weather permits they should check the cover and perform any needed maintenance…
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Polk County, MN — Once the weather warms, we’ll begin the transition into Minnesota’s 5th season: Road Construction Season. This week is actually National Work Zone Awareness Week, which is annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. Polk County Sheriff Jim Tadman says this…
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Fertile, MN — The Fertile-Beltrami School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday night, April 12th. At the meeting, the board approved the 2022-2023 School Calendar. Fertile-Beltrami Superintendent Brian Clarke says it will be a similar calendar to this year. The board also amended their current year budget, which Superintendent Clarke says they did…
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Audubon, MN — After 20 years in the Minnesota Legislature, District 4 State Senator Kent Eken has announced that will not be seeking reelection this fall. Senator Eken was a longtime Twin Valley resident, but recently moved to the Audubon area. With the recent redistricting no longer including his hometown area in District 4, Senator…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The Crow Wing County Board held its first regular meeting of the month of April on Tuesday. During the long and intensive meeting, the board considered the completed proposal for redistricting for commissioner districts… The full proposed map can be found below (top image), but it was approved unanimously. The board also…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin School Board Work Session meeting laid out a draft for Strategic Planning with focuses on principles, beliefs and values, which took place in the High School Media Center on Monday, April 11th. Superintendent Dan Stifter presented the past Strategic Plan from 2018 to the Board…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/15/22) (McGregor, MN) — Conversations, but not actions, were had at the last regular McGregor School Board meeting, on the future and fiscal responsibilities of the Fitness Center and the Activity at the McGregor School District. We spoke to McGregor Elementary Principal and Superintendent Brad Johnson mentioned the Fitness Center is…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/15/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Even with snowflakes flying around and keeping the spring weather at bay for a few more days, preparing for the open water fishing season for the Aitkin Anglers will entice their record number of participants and boat captains for 2022. In our conversation with Anglers coach Dan…
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Polk County, MN — Not all heroes wear capes. Some wear headsets. April 10-16, 2022 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Appreciation Week. It is a time when we thank our telecommunications personnel who serve our citizens and public safety agencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Polk County has 10 full time telecommunicators…
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