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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/4/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the federal government pulled the mining leases in Northeastern Minnesota on January 26th, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck voiced his disappointment in the decision that has multiple ramifications for even in the Lakes area. Representative Lueck overall did not agree with the decision from President…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/3/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The beginning of 2022 has been tragic and difficult on Aitkin County snowmobile trails with multiple incidents and fatalities occurring. In our monthly chat with Aitkin County Sheriff Dan Guida, he mentioned that despite the troubles this winter, help from local snowmobile groups have been essential for…
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(Aitkin, MN) — Another casualty of COVID and worker shortages has forced the hand of the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce to once again cancel the annual Commerce & Outdoor Show. In a post on the Aitkin Area Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page, “due to public health concerns, staffing issues that many businesses are facing,…
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World’s Dirtiest Man is Thriving! From India Times: It’s winter season and bathing seems like a task, doesn’t it? Well, how long can you go without showering? A day or two maximum? Turns out, you are nowhere close to this man who hasn’t bathed in over six decades. Amou Haji is an 87-year-old man and…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/2/22) (Aitkin MN) — Assistive Technology for older adults and making their lives more independent while making sure of their safety covered our monthly conversation with Aitkin County CARE. We spoke with Sheri Cooke from the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living on some of the defining terms for Assistive Technology. Setting…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (2/2/22) (Aitkin, MN) — As the 2022 Legislative Session is underway in St Paul, District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck continues to push relaxing taxes on local organizations as part of his priorities. Lueck first spoke about how the Session would begin, under normal circumstances. Governor Tim Walz’s announcement of spending…
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