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The State of Minnesota has a surplus of over $17 million. How to use that surplus is a big question in this year’s Legislative session. It’s been suggested that the surplus should be given back to taxpayers. But Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says Democrats in the majority aren’t thinking that way. House and…
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Minnesota Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson says he’s optimistic about getting a bonding bill passed in the final weeks of this year’s legislative session. Johnson appeared on KRJB’s Kaleidoscope program on Friday. We’ll have more of the Senator’s comments on future newscasts.
Earlier this week, White Earth Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks gave his annual State of the Band address. He says things are going well for the White Earth Band. Fairbanks also said he is proud of the White Earth. Fairbanks was speaking to R&J Broadcasting’s Sean Bjerk at the State of the White Earth Band address.
One man is dead after his SUV hit a train Wednesday night northwest of Manvel. The North Dakota Highway Patrol says a 79-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was westbound on 33rd Avenue NE around 9pm. At the same time a train in that area was headed south on the railroad tracks. The…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—There has been a new sports team at Mahnomen High School this year—unified sports. Mahnomen activities director Aimee Pederson tells us about unified sports. Pederson says it’s good to see the students with unified sports team creating life-long memories.
MAHNOMEN, MN—Monday night the Mahnomen City Council took care of some financial housekeeping. City Administrator Taylor Vonderharr explains. Vonderharr says a permit for a recreational trail for non-motorized vehicles was approved at Monday’s meeting. Also on Monday, the Mahnomen City Council approved the hiring of two employees for the city liquor store, as well as…
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The White Earth Band held its annual State of the Band meeting Wednesday in Mahnomen. R&J Broadcasting’s Sean Bjerk spoke with White Earth Secretary-Treasurer Michael Laraque. R&J News also spoke with White Earth Tribal Chairman Michael Fairbanks…and we’ll hear from him in future newscasts.
This (Wednesday, May 3) is National Skilled Trades Day—a chance to honor technicians and raise awareness of the value of the skilled trades workforce. Jay Kappes of Lee Brothers Sales in Ada says he has four mechanics on staff with a combined 140 years of experience. He goes on to say that what an auto…
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Now that flood waters have receded in western Minnesota, emergency managers are adding up what it will cost to repair the damage. Norman County Emergency Manager Garry Johanson has an estimate for Norman County. Meanwhile, Mahnomen County Administrator CJ Holl has done the same for his county. At the moment, payment for flood damage would…
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The Top Hat Theatre will wrap up its 2022-23 season Friday night when the String Showdown takes to the stage. The String Showdown consists of Mike Lauer and Greg Byers, who both play several instruments. Byers talks about the music they play. Lauer also talks about their show. The String Showdown is this Friday night…
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