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Halstad, MN — Valley United Coop held their annual meeting on Tuesday morning at the Halstad LRC and online at YourLiveEvent.com. At the meeting, they discussed their year-end financials, the current state of the industry, and their new fertilizer plant between Hatton and Portland. Overall, Valley United Coop reported $6.5 million in net profits in…
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Hillsboro, ND — The Hillsboro Business Association invites corn hole enthusiasts of all ages for some friendly competition this Saturday at the Hillsboro Armory. They are hosting a bean bag tournament and kids fun day for youth and their families from noon to four and then starting at 6pm, a 21 and older bean bag…
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Facilities was a topic of our conversation following Pillager’s March School Board Meeting. Superintendent Mike Malmberg discussed plans for this year, including for spring sports. Bleachers and more had already been planned for. Long-term facility maintenance gave Pillager the opportunity to make upgrades. The decision was made to replace wood poles with steel poles for…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its second regular council meeting of the month of March on Monday… The council approved road improvements to East River Road as part of its ongoing Mississippi Landing park project… Mayor Dave Badeaux says that the hope is that the project in its entirety will be complete…
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U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured $418,000 in federal funding to strengthen access to affordable childcare and support the workforce in Fosston. This funding will be used to remodel the future Prairie Pines Childcare Center. Greg Mireault, member of the board is more than excited to receive…
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Superintendent Sue Chase recapped a very busy March Fosston School Board meeting on our Food For Thought program last week. Chase spoke about the board’s approval of their revised budget. Student leaders at Magelssen Elementary reported to the board about a recently held fundraiser. They also have a school supply drive coming up in April.…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Aitkin, MN) — Despite the recent weather conditions, the Aitkin County Soil & Water Conservation District is going to be picking up activity out in the woods with a handful of projects on tap for the Spring and Summer. In our recent conversation with SWCD Manager Steve Hughes mentioned their…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Brainerd, MN) — The Central Lakes College Foundation recently announced a new partnership with the Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center and has begun the process of searching for a new Director. As an integral part of the Central Lakes College, the PAC will work with the Foundation to continue…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Cuyuna, MN) — The Cuyuna Fire Department Relief Association recently presented a check to the Cuyuna Range Food Shelf from the sale of “New Years Themed” Cuyuna Fire and Police Department Patches. The fundraiser brought in a total of $1,029 with each patch selling for $10 a patch. A picture…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (3/23/22) (Minnesota) — As we usher in the spring season, turkey hunting season is only weeks away! For those hunters that haven’t done so already, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sending a reminder to purchase your turkey hunting licenses. The Youth and Archery Season opens April 13th and runs…
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