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ST. PAUL, MN— Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor amid President Donald Trump’s relentless focus on a fraud investigation into child care programs in the state. Less than four months after announcing his reelection campaign, Walz said in a statement Monday that he could no longer…
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The Minnesota DNR’s Enforcement Division has recognized nine conservation officers for lifesaving efforts. On the early evening of September 1, conservation officer Coby Fontes of Warroad learned a boat had overturned on Lake of the Woods and the two occupants’ life jackets were trapped under the watercraft. He located the anglers…one of whom was on…
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USA Hockey announced Friday that Minnesota Frost skaters Kendall Coyne Schofield (F), Lee Stecklein (D), Kelly Pannek (F), Grace Zumwinkle (F), Britta Curl-Salemme (F) and Taylor Heise (F) have been named to the United States Olympic Women’s Ice Hockey Team set to compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games. The Frost’s six-skater contingent will…
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FOSSTON, MN—Police and EMT’s are often called to the home of an elderly adult on a medical call. And if that adult lives alone and isn’t conscious when help arrives, it can be hard for that elderly adult to get the proper treatment. Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve has a suggestion for elderly adults who…
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MAHNOMEN, MN—Last week, almost 100 Minnesota mayors signed a letter to State lawmakers and Governor Tim Walz expressing “deep concern and growing frustration about the fiscal direction of the state and its increasing impact on our cities.” Mahnomen Mayor Curt Uran was one of the mayors who signed the letter. Uran emphasizes his desire to…
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Many people will be going out for New Year’s Eve tonight and law enforcement will be checking that no one is driving under the influence. Sgt. Jesse Grabow of the Minnesota State Patrol talks about the Patrol’s enforcement effort. Make sure your New Year’s Eve plans include a designated driver or another way to get…
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ADA, MN—Now that you’re starting to take down the Christmas decorations, you might be wondering what to do with the Christmas tree. Ada Public Works Director Brian Rasmussen tells us the City’s plans for disposing of Christmas trees. Rasmussen says you first have to call Ada City Hall at 218-784-5520 to arrange to have your…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Here’s an update to a story R&J News told you yesterday. New details have been released about a Hillsboro man facing felony charges. 48-year-old Robert E. Taylor has been charged with one count of attempted murder and one count of aggravated assault. According to court documents, Traill County Deputies responded to a 911 call…
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Two former NFL stars with Minnesota connections are among 15 modern era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Former Vikings defensive lineman Kevin Williams and Twin Cities native Larry Fitzgerald, Jr. will be on the Hall of Fame ballot for the first time. Williams was the Vikings’ first round draft pick in 2003. …
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ADA, MN—The pool at the Dekko Center in Ada will be open this week. Dekko Center director Brianna Eggen has the details. Meanwhile, renovations at the Dekko Center are continuing this week. Eggen says LED lights were installed on Monday with more work later in the week. She also has an update on the Dekko…
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