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Local Chapter for Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Plan March for Life This Weekend

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Bagley, MN – The organization Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life (MCCL) will host the annual March for Life this coming Saturday, January 22nd. The march has been an ongoing event for almost fifty years. Taking place in many cities throughout the state of Minnesota, the group plans to include supporting members…
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January 17, 2022 0

Red Lake Falls Superintendent Reflects on the Past Year

By Laura Hamilton laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com During a Year In Review interview Red Lake Falls Superintendent Jim Guetter looked back at the 2020/2021 school year and noted the challenges successfully met and those that many school districts face as we move into the future. With the exception of 10 days last year, The Red Lake Falls school…
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January 14, 2022 0

Low Covid Numbers Prompt Minor Changes at Win-E-Mac School

By Laura Hamilton laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com Due to low covid numbers the Win-E-Mac school is making some minor changes to their Covid protocol and will be returning to normal so to speak, and life as we knew it prior to the coronavirus making its appearance. They’ll still be taking precautions of course but beginning Tuesday, January 18th…
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January 14, 2022 0

Newest Polk County Deputy Explains Training Phases; Deputy Haugen Elaborates on Delayed Arrival of New Vehicles

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – The Polk County Sheriff’s office has welcomed its newest deputy. Wyatt Buechene from Fertile started working with the Polk County Sheriff’s office in July of 2021. Starting as a transport deputy with the office, Beuchene is now in the PTO phase. Jesse Haugen explains this phase of…
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January 13, 2022 0

FSA Report Covers ELAP Deadlines

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – Nathan Peterson gave the weekly FSA Report for Thursday, January 13th. He discussed the upcoming deadlines for the Emergency Assistance for Livestock Program (ELAP). The main purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to producers for losses in 2021 due to the intense drought over…
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January 13, 2022 0

RLCC February 8th Referendum

By Laura Hamilton laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com On or before Tuesday, February 8th, 2022, Red Lake County Central school district residents will vote on a single-question bond referendum to address critical facility and educational needs. If approved, the plan the school board has been working on for the past year and a half will provide more space for…
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January 11, 2022 0

New Year, New Responsibilities; Polk County Commissioner Reviews Committee Assignments and Latest Plans

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Polk County, MN – The Polk County Board continues to work through the first month of the new year. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee spoke about how the offices for Polk County are kept busy at every level. The first piece of business she shared was the board reorganization. As the…
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January 10, 2022 0

Artist Retreat in Lengby Offers Socialization, Painting and Drinks All in One Place

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Lengby, MN – The Rockin’ A bar in Lengby will host the “Old School Artist Retreat Center’s Cocktail & Cavas Party” this weekend. Scheduled for Saturday, January 15th at 2 P.M., the artist retreat will have drinks and paintings for all interested in the creative process. Fosston High School art teacher…
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January 10, 2022 0

Line 3 Protests Kept Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office Busy During 2021

By Laura Hamilton laurahamilton@rjbroadcasting.com Looking back at this past year, Line 3 protests consumed a lot of their time and kept the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office busy during the summer months. During a Year in Review interview. Sheriff Darin Halverson stated he was proud of his staff. They avoided any major conflicts and didn’t have…
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January 7, 2022 0

Fosston Year in Review Reflects on 2021 and Looks Forward to 2022

By: Mary Balstad marybalstad@rjbroadcasting.com Fosston, MN – The city of Fosston had a busy year in 2021, as many projects were starting to get off the ground. City Administrator Cassie Heide spoke about the various construction projects, art installations and events that took place in the city. The construction in Fosston focused on curb, gutter…
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January 6, 2022 0