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HALSTAD, MN—The Halstad City Council has in the past dealt with concerns about animals….from dogs to wild turkeys. At this past Monday’s City Council meeting, Halstad Mayor Darin Johnson says there was another complaint about a dog. Did that dog bite anyone? Johnson reminds pet owners to keep their animals under control.
Moving from the Minnesota State House to the US House. That’s what District 4A Representative Heather Keeler wants to do, as she’s running for the Minnesota District 7 seat in the US House currently held by Michelle Fischbach. Keeler talks about what she would bring to Washington. Keeler was in Ada recently to speak at…
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NAYTAHWAUSH, MN—Five people were arrested Thursday after White Earth Tribal Police executed a narcotics search warrant in Naytahwaush. Police say 25-year-old Bradley Auginaush and 22-year-old Daniah Goodwin were both taken into custody on charges of drug possession and outstanding warrants. Also, 25-year-old Shayna King and 28-year-old David Roy were both arrested on allegations of child…
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HAWLEY, MN—A recent survey found that over 72-thousand Minnesotans will spend this Christmas alone. Hawley Lutheran Church is holding a special service this Sunday night called Blue Christmas that’s aimed at providing comfort for those who will be apart from family. Pastor Andrea of Hawley Lutheran Church talks about the Blue Christmas service. Pastor…
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The American Medical Association and The Ad Council have started their annual “Get Your Flu Shot” campaign. This year’s campaign is called “No Time For Flu” Dr. Lase Ajyai, a pediatrician and board chair elect of the American Medical Association, was asked when is the best time to get a flu shot. Dr. Ajyai explains…
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ADA, MN—The Ada-Borup-West School District held its December meeting Wednesday night, along with its Truth in Taxation hearing. ABW Superintendent Aaron Cook says taxpayers won’t feel much of a bump with a levy increase of 0.82 percent. At the regular Ada-Borup-West School Board meeting, the Board approved Elizabeth Cakebread as the knowledge bowl advisor, Lisa…
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LAKE PARK, MN—There’s going to be a special Breakfast With Santa Saturday morning in Lake Park. Abby Anderson with the Lake Park Betterment Association has the details. That’s this Saturday morning from 9 to 11 at the Lake Park City Center at 2032 2nd Street in Lake Park.
ADA, MN—A DFL challenger has emerged for Minnesota State Senator Mark Johnson’s seat in St. Paul. Halstad businessman Bjorn Solberg recently announced his run for the Senate District 1 seat. Solberg tells R&J News what he would bring to the Senate. Solberg says he’s also interested in the mental health of farmers. Solberg appeared at…
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ORLANDO, FL—At the baseball winter meetings Wednesday, the Twins selected catcher Daniel Susac from the Athletics’ organization. The 24-year-old Susac hit .275 for Triple-A Las Vegas last season, with 18 home runs and 68 runs batted in. Susac had been the Athletics’ first round pick in the 2022 amateur draft.
ADA, MN—The snow plows have been out clearing the roads after Tuesday’s winter storm. Norman County Highway Department Engineer Keith Berndt says his crews have been busy. Berndt says the Highway Department has plenty of sand and salt on hand to make roads less slippery. He also reminds drivers to give snow plows plenty of…
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