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(BRAINERD, MN) — The nationwide Washington Youth Tour is back. After a two year hiatus, Crow Wing Power is now able to send three high school juniors to Washington, DC. Amber Gardner from Backus, Bryce Tennier from Jenkins, and Emily Holtti from Pine River are this year’s essay winners. They will join approximately 900 other…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/8/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor City Council reviewed the 2021 Audit, Consultation Services for repairs to the Community Center, and noted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new fire hall on Tuesday, April 5th from the McGregor Fire Hall. In our conversation with McGregor Mayor Dake Olson, the review of the…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/8/22) (Mora, MN) — Still over a week away from Tax Day, the Seven County Senior Federation is coming to the home stretch in tax preparation services for their clients while keeping tabs on Medicare changes. We recently spoke with Seven County Senior Federation Executive Director Lisa Krahn about those final…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/8/22) (Aitkin, MN) — East Central Regional Library announced their first ‘Spring for Libraries’ fundraising campaign through the month of April in order to help their 14 branches fulfill their ‘wish list’ items. During April, 100-percent of donations are kept within the ECRL branch of the donor’s choosing to be used…
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Jenesa Belaski talks about how KAPE is working with parents and students to ensure a safe Prom experience this year in International Falls.
The Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office reminds us that this is severe weather awareness week. Statewide tornado drills are scheduled today at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Outdoor sirens and NOAA weather radios will sound. Severe weather occurs most often between 3:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Schools and businesses are encouraged to conduct a tornado…
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(PEQUOT LAKES, MN) — The city of Pequot Lakes held its regular council meeting for the month of April on Tuesday… The city heard an update on the fundraising efforts for the splash pad project, with Mayor Tyler Gardner providing some great news… The city also received the results from a facility plan study for…
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(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its first regular council meeting of the month of April on Tuesday… The city heard from its long range planning commission regarding the ongoing issue with deer populations… Mayor Darrel Olson said that while no action was taken at this meeting, the hope is that the discussions…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (4/7/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin City Council recognized a longtime employee who will be retiring while reviewing ordinance amendments to the City’s Zoning & Subdivision Code from the Community Room of the Aitkin Public Library on Monday, April 4th. Mayor Megan Workman recognized the retirement of Greg Handt from the…
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