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COVID-19 Testing Still Widely Available

Ada, MN — While we transition out of the pandemic, demand for COVID-19 testing has dwindled, but the opportunity to get tested is still widely available for those who need it. Sarah Kjono with Norman-Mahnomen Public Health says they have a good supply of at-home antigen tests available that can be picked up by request…
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March 31, 2022 0

Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County Hosting Book Drive

Ada, MN — The Impact Coalition of Norman & Mahnomen County, which works to decrease substance use amongst youth and over time reduce substance use among adults, is in the midst of a book drive and is seeking help from the community to meet their goals. Kim Myers of the Impact Coalition says the goal…
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March 31, 2022 0

Aitkin County Friends of the Arts bringing entertainment this Spring, all year

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Aitkin, MN) — After hosting the “Kiss off Winter, Spring Dance Party” last weekend and comedian C Willi Myles coming Friday to the Butler Building in Aitkin, the Aitkin County Friends of the Arts are keeping up with shows and programs on a monthly basis. We chatted with Christian McShane…
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March 30, 2022 0

Cuyuna Fire, Police Departments award patch proceeds to Ross Lakes First Responders

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department and Cuyuna Police Departments completed their February “Patch of the Month” fundraiser and awarded a check of $1,155 for Ross Lake First Responders. The “Heart Health” themed patches, with a touch of Valentine’s, saw their proceeds go to the purchase of a new…
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March 30, 2022 0

Crow Wing County Landfill to switch to summer hours April 1st

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/31/22) (Brainerd, MN) — Starting April 1st, the Crow Wing County Landfill will move to its summer hours of operation.  The landfill will be open Monday through Saturday from 8am-5pm and is located at 15732 State Highway 210, just east of Brainerd. The expanded hours will have the landfill open to…
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March 30, 2022 0

Mahnomen County Commission News & Notes

Mahnomen, MN — The Mahnomen County Commission had some discussions about potential redistricting at their most recent meeting last week. In the aftermath of the most recent census, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl says they will need to make some small adjustments to the districts to match up with population trends. The Mahnomen County Commission…
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March 30, 2022 0

Ulen-Hitterdal Further Unveils Plans for Childcare Center at Public Meeting

Ulen, MN — The Ulen-Hitterdal School Board held a public information meeting on Monday night to discuss their proposed childcare center referendum with the community. A good turnout of mostly young families, many who had their young children with them, was present at the meeting to learn more about Ulen-Hitterdal’s plan to address a childcare…
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March 30, 2022 0

Veteran’s Benefit Fair at Crookston National Guard Armory

Polk County, MN – After two years the Veterans Benefit Fair will make its return on April 1st, 2022. Kurt Ellefson from the Polk County Veterans Office assures that this is not an April Fool’s joke, but rather a way to introduce veterans to the many benefits they are entitled to. Ellefson says he is…
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March 29, 2022 0

McGregor School Board talks Fitness Center, Activity Bus at March 28th meeting

By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/30/22) (McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board meeting from Monday, March 28th focused talks early on the High School Fitness Center and the Activity Bus from the High School Library. Early in the meeting, Brian Lonquist from Nexus Solutions gave a Referendum Building Project update which hit a milestone. After…
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March 29, 2022 0

Mn. House Approves Legislation Supporting Safety, Health and Economic Security of Workers

The Minnesota House has approved a sweeping package of safety protections for workers at Minnesota warehouses, including at Amazon facilities. Additionally, lawmakers approved legislation guaranteeing Earned Sick and Safe Time for all Minnesota workers. The House approved legislation authored by Rep. Emma Greenman to address practices that have led to high injury rates at Amazon…
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