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There were tornadoes spotted in Traill and Polk Counties Monday night. Traill County Sheriff Steve Hunt says a tornado touched down near Reynolds. Meanwhile, Polk County Chief Deputy Mike Norland tells R&J News there were two small tornadoes reported near Beltrami Monday night. There are no reports of damage or injuries. The National Weather Service…
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A federal appeals court won’t reconsider its decision in a redistricting case that went against two Native American tribes that challenged North Dakota’s legislative redistricting map, and the dispute could be headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. The case has drawn national interest because of a 2-1 ruling issued in May by a three-judge panel…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Monday’s Hillsboro City Commission meeting was low-key, with few matters approved. One decision the Commission made was to allow citizens to speak before the Commission meeting begins, rather than at the end of a meeting. The Hillsboro City Commission will meet Wednesday night at 6:30 to discuss the budget. That special meeting will be…
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ADA, MN—A woman from Fargo was taken to the hospital after her SUV left the road Monday afternoon east of Ada. The Minnesota State Patrol says 22-year-old Sophia Ochoa was westbound on Highway 200 at 12:19 pm when her SUV left the road and went into the ditch. Ochoa was taken to Essentia Health in…
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PERHAM, MN—A woman from Hillsboro was injured in a two vehicle accident Sunday afternoon in Perham. The Minnesota State Patrol says a semi driven by 22-year-old John Honer of Dent and a car driven by 25-year-old Zoe Ann Kritzberger of Hillsboro were both southbound on Highway 78 shortly after 4pm Sunday when one of the…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—There’s another canoe in downtown Mahnomen. City Administrator Taylor Guenther shares the details. Guenther also says you’ll soon have an easy way to find all the canoes in Mahnomen. If you’re interested in purchasing a canoe, contact Mahnomen City Administrator Taylor Guenther at City Hall.
ADA, MN—There’s going to be a tractor safety course in Ada aimed at 14 and 15 year olds. Heather Dufault with Norman and Polk County Extension talks about the reason for the course. Dufault says the course will take place at the Norman County Fairgrounds in Ada. We have a link to register for this…
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NAYTAWAUSH, MN—A 13-year-old boy is dead after a fireworks accident in Naytawaush. The Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Friday, July 4 around 11:15pm. Sheriff’s Deputies were called to 310 New Circle Drive for a report of a male being struck by a firework. When deputies arrived, they saw the victim wasn’t breathing and…
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Just as the Minnesota State Patrol will have extra troopers on the roads this 4th of July weekend, the Minnesota DNR will have extra patrols on the water. DNR Officers will be on Minnesota lakes and rivers from July 4th through the 7th as part of Operation Dry Water. That’s a nationwide campaign that highlights…
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HATTON, ND—Another community with a busy 4th of July schedule is Hatton, North Dakota. Ben Cigelske, president of the Hatton Men’s Club, goes over Friday’s schedule. Cigelske thanks all the sponsors and volunteers who make Hatton’s July 4th celebration possible.