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BISMARCK, ND—North Dakota Republican lawmakers are considering calling a special session to deal with two issues. One item the special session would cover is banning the sale of kratom. It’s an herbal substance that is said to be a stimulant, like caffeine, and something used to manage pain. But the Food & Drug Administration says they…
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ADA, MN—Ada American Legion Post 26 departed Thursday morning for the State American Legion Baseball Tournament in Glenwood. The players and coaches gathered at Tony Sipe Field to receive their medals for winning last week’s Northwest Regional in Fosston…and also met with fans and signed autographs. We asked Post 26 outfielder Alex Gilbertson if this…
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We’re just over half way through the year, but the US has recorded over 2300 cases of measles in 2026. That’s a level that hasn’t been seen in the US since 1991. And that’s why doctors are encouraging children to get a measles vaccine before they go back to school. Dr. Giridhar Mallya is the…
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ERSKINE, MN—Parents in the Win-E-Mac School District are encouraged to bring their children to an early childhood and preschool screening next week. Win-E-Mac ECFE coordinator DeAnn Boe has details. Boe tells us the ages of children who should be screened. To register your child for the Win-E-Mac early childhood, you can contact DeAnn Boe at…
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DETROIT LAKES, MN—People who lost their homes in the Detroit Lakes tornado earlier this month can get some financial help. Homeowners and renters affected by the July 6 tornado in Detroit Lakes can get some money, thanks to a $20,000 grant from Minnesota Realtors. That grant will offer up to a thousand dollars to qualified homeowners…
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CROOKSTON, MN—Three men are facing felony charges after they allegedly attacked a co-worker with a rock inside a Crookston hotel room. The incident happened last Thursday (July 23) at the Crookston Inn. According to criminal complaints, the three men were part of a grain bin construction crew staying at the hotel. Two of the three had…
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Blood supplies at the American Red Cross are so low that the Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis—just the second time the Red Cross has ever used the word crisis. Kimberly Vosseteig, executive director of the American Red Cross for Eastern North Dakota and Western Minnesota, talks about the shortage. Vosseteig has advice…
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During a conversation with R&J News last week, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach was asked about changes to ICE, which Democrats in Congress have been wanting. Fischbach says she doesn’t think anything will change. You can hear our full interview with Minnesota Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach here:
ADA, MN—Back in March, Norman, Mahnomen and Polk Counties, plus three other northwest Minnesota counties, began a program where you could put food scraps into a special green bag…and then those food scraps would be turned into compost. Norman County Environmental Services Director Garry Johanson says the program has had a good response. While there…
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Congress will be going back to Washington this week. One bill the House will consider is legislation that would make E-15 fuel available year round, rather than just being available in the spring and summer. Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach tells us more. E-15 is a gasoline blend that contains 15 percent ethanol, rather…
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