(BAXTER, MN) — The city of Baxter held its second regular council meeting of the month of August on Tuesday. To hear about what was discussed, we had our usual conversation with Mayor Darrel Olson. Olson began by mentioning that the city was still in discussion about the road work projects coming to Knollwood Drive…
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(BRAINERD, MN) — The city of Brainerd held its first regular council meeting of the month of August on Monday, so we had our routine chat with Mayor Dave Badeaux to hear about how it went. Badeaux started by discussing some major road work coming to Highway 210 in a few years, as the council…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/13/21) (Aitkin, MN) — A reminder from the Minnesota Department of Transportation that motorists will be encountering delays and changes to their commutes on Highway 210 between east junction Highway 6 in Deerwood and Ninth Avenue West in West Aitkin. Crews will be repairing and improving nine miles of roadway on…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/9/21) (Aitkin, MN) — Highway 210 in Aitkin County will be encountering traffic delays and project start-ups beginning July 12th, according to the Minnesota Department of Transportation. Detours will be in place for the culvert replacement on Highway 210 just outside of McGregor. Highway 210 will be closed during the duration…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (7/5/21) (Aitkin, MN) — The Aitkin Police Department continues to be ready and is now more than prepared for summer events and activity after recently talking with Chief Paul Ryan in our monthly conversation. Chief Ryan noted that Highway 210 construction work will play a factor into traffic coming to and…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/24/21) (Crosby, MN) — City of Crosby Mayor Jim Hunter spoke heavily on the cycling’s impact on the community during our monthly conversation while also talking about the economic growth of Crosby. Mayor Hunter spoke about Crosby’s bicycle ordinance prohibiting riding bikes on city sidewalks. Conflict does arise with local businesses…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/21/21) (Aitkin, MN) — Beginning today, motorists can expect delays on Highway 210 between east junction Highway 6 in Deerwood and 9th Avenue West in east Aitkin. Crews will be preparing work areas and testing concrete road sections for the upcoming 4-month road project. Work will be done weekdays between 7am-4pm…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/14/21) (Crosby, MN) — More changes are coming as work continues with the Highway 210 Crosby-Ironton Project and initial work between Deerwood and Aitkin set to begin this week. Highway 210/Main Street in Crosby will be open to all travelers on the new roadway and sidewalk east of the 210/Highway 6…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/9/21) (Crosby, MN) — Construction on the Highway 210 project in Crosby and Ironton continues to roll on smoothly with the fair weather and the communities continue to adjust with each step of the project, according to our latest conversation with Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brielle Bredsten. We…
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By Paul Vold kkinradio@embarqmail.com (6/8/21) (Crosby, MN) — This week begins a jam-packed summer of events for the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce and we were able to catch up with Executive Director Brielle Bredsten on what lies ahead after a missed season. Bredsten says Music in the Park kicks off this Thursday in Crosby.…
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