By Paul Vold kkinraio@embarqmail.com (11/23/20) (Aitkin, MN) — District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck recapped a week concerning Governor Tim Walz’s latest COVID-19 restrictions that effectively shutdown bars and restaurants for a 4-week time period on November 21st. Representative Lueck spoke of the reasoning behind the restrictions led by the increase of COVID-19 cases in…
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By Mark Askelson markkrjb@loretel.net (11/18/20) Minnesota — Enbridge moved not one, but two steps closer last week towards breaking ground on their Line 3 Pipeline replacement in Northern Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources approved the final 8 eight permits needed on their end and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency awarded the company with…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (11/18/20) (Aitkin, MN) — District 10B State Representative Dale Lueck was back for his weekly update with more forthcoming COVID-19 restrictions from Governor Tim Walz, discussion centered around recent actions with the Line 3 Pipeline and his activity in Aitkin and Crow Wing County. Representative Lueck mentioned this past week featured…
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The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has made decisions granting the remaining eight of 10 required DNR permits, licenses and approvals for the proposed Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement project. The DNR made decisions granting two prior approvals on Oct. 19. Enbridge is proposing to construct a new oil pipeline in Minnesota, replacing its existing…
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By Mark Askelson markkrjb@loretel.net (11/11/20) Mahnomen, MN — The shelves will soon be well stocked at the Helping Hands Food Shelf in downtown Mahnomen thanks to recent contributions from Enbridge Energy and other community partners. Enbridge has now gifted Helping Hands with two $5,000 grants, the first of which helped them purchase a commercial freezer…
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By Mark Askelson markkrjb@loretel.net (11/6/20) Waubun, MN — The Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District held a special meeting on Wednesday night to officially approve their distance learning plan and accept a grant from Enbridge. As previously reported, the Waubun School announced on October 27th that they would begin distance learning on November 10th. Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Superintendent…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (10/22/20) (Minnesota) — The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has made the decision in granting two out of ten possible required permits, licenses, and approvals for the proposed Enbridge Line 3 pipeline replacement project in the Northland. DNR officials took into careful consideration or applicable state laws, all input received, and…
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