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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/20/22) (Aitkin, MN) — The Jaques Art Center has plenty in store over the next few weeks with their current running exhibit, the Aitkin All Class Reunion, and pop-up shows all emanating from their location across from the Aitkin County Courthouse. We recently spoke with Barden Heft about the ‘Friends and…
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RELEASE FROM CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE (Brainerd, MN) — Central Lakes College announces the appointment of Mark Johnson as Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. “We are thrilled to welcome Mark to CLC,” said Dr. Hara Charlier, President of Central Lakes College. “He brings a wealth of higher education knowledge and a true passion…
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By Paul Vold kkin@rjbroadcasting.com (7/18/22) (Onamia, MN) — Crystal clear waters and sunny sky accompanied 26 high school fishing teams for the 1st ever R&J Lakes Area High School Fishing Challenge on Mille Lacs Lake at Eddy’s Resort this past Saturday. Teams launched at 7am with two students fishing for 3 bass each, and boat…
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RELEASE FROM GARRISON BAY LAKE LIONS: The foursome from Garrison Wine and Spirits turned in the low gross score of 59 at last Monday’s 25th annual Swinging for Scholars Garrison Bay Lake Area Lions Scholarship tournament. The golf tournament raises money for ten $1,000 scholarship awards for Crosby-Ironton and Aitkin high school graduates. Crosby-Ironton graduate…
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(Aitkin, MN) — An annual showcase of off-season work and fundraising for local veterans through Aitkin High School student-athletes will be coming to a head July 27-28 in the annual Strength & Honor Lift-A-Thon from Aitkin High School. We chatted with Aitkin teacher and coach Rob Williams about their Speed, Strength, and Agility program that helps…
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Post from ISD #1 – Aitkin Public Schools Facebook page: On August 2, 2022 Aitkin Public Schools will have 4 openings for School Board members on the Ballot. Please consider running for School Board. Filing period for School Board will be from August 2-August 16. You will need to fill out an affidavit and pay…
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Post from Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson from the McGregor School District #4 Facebook page: I want to make our families aware that there will not be free meals provided by the government this year as they have done for the previous two years because of Covid. We also did not qualify for the…
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(McGregor, MN) — The McGregor School Board held a special session Monday night to hear a presentation on the Teacher Mentor Program from the High School Auditorium. McGregor Superintendent and Elementary Principal Brad Johnson about being appointed as the lead for the Education Identity and Access Management Board Resolution. Liz Kabus spoke before the Board…
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Nineteen students graduated from Central Lakes College’s Law Enforcement Skills program on Friday. These men and women have completed two years of general education and Criminal Justice studies, and now have been through an intense eight-week law enforcement training program. This unique program allows students to get in the driver’s seat of new, state-of-the-art squad cars…
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