By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (3/22/21) (Brainerd, MN) — Central Lakes College of Brainerd and Staples will be adding Human Services A.A.S. degree to their vast array of programs beginning the Fall of 2021. This news comes off the heels of recent data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development showing the employment of…
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Mahnomen, MN — Body Cameras are now being incorporated as a new tool for the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office. The Mahnomen County Commissioners recently approved a body camera policy at their second January meeting and previously approved a contract with Axon to purchase the cameras. Mahnomen County Administrator Jeff Cadwell says they approved a package…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (12/23/20) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Health and Human Services Department met with the Board of Commissioners to provide more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, while touching on reappointments to Committees on Tuesday from the Aitkin County Government Center. Aitkin County Public Health Director Erin Melz spoke about the COVID-19 vaccine…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (11/30/20) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Health & Human Services’ meeting with the Board of Commissioners included a COVID-19 update from Riverwood’s Dr. David Taylor and discussion on a Mental Health Screening Grant from this past Tuesday. HHS Director Cynthia Bennett, with her Directors update, spoke before the Board on the…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (10/28/20) (Aitkin, MN) — Aitkin County Health & Human Services held their monthly meeting with the Board of Commissioners with updates from Director Cynthia Bennett and talks on COVID-19. Director Bennett spoke about her recent activity leading up to the November 3rd Election and the State’s passing of the Public Works…
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