Traill County Community Showcase
HILLSBORO, ND—About 50 people attended the Traill County Community Showcase Wednesday in Hillsboro. R&J News’ James Maertens spoke with Traill County Economic Development Commission Executive Director Jim Murphy.
ND District 20 Forum Saturday In Hillsboro
HILLSBORO, ND—The public will be able to ask questions of lawmakers from North Dakota’s District 20 at a legislative forum Saturday in Hillsboro. Senator Randy Lemm of Hillsboro and Representatives Mike Beltz of Hillsboro and Jared Hagert of Emerado have been invited to take part in the meeting. The Hillsboro Business Association is sponsoring the…
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Polk County Deputy Involved In Accident
CROOKSTON, MN—Crookston Police are investigating an early morning accident Tuesday that involved a Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy. The accident happened around 5:15am at the intersection of US Highway 75 and 3rd Avenue SW in Crookston. Bowende Somde Eudes Ju Sorgho of Grand Forks was headed southbound on Highway 75 when he collided with Deputy Brittney…
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Clearbrook-Gonvick Snow Week
CLEARBROOK, MN—This is Snow Week at the Clearbrook-Gonvick School. Clearbrook-Gonvick Activities Director Scott Schafer talks about the week’s activities. Schafer says even the Clearbrook-Gonvick faculty gets involved in the dress-up days. Schafer was a guest on the Clearbrook-Gonvick School News, which airs Tuesday afternoons at 2:05 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
MN Congressional Republicans Confront Walz
In the wake of reports that 62 investigations have been launched into fraud at child care centers in Minnesota, the state’s Republican Congressional delegation wants answers from Governor Tim Walz. A letter sent to the Governor is asking the Minnesota Department of Human Services for all documents relating to the investigations, including the violations cited…
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Bagley Hockey Fights Cancer
BAGLEY, MN—This coming Friday night, the Bagley Flyers Pee Wee Hockey team will take on two opponents: Bemidji’s Pee Wee team, and cancer. Melinda Sandwick talks about the event. Sandwick says the players will be doing something special during the game. Friday’s Hockey Fights Cancer benefit game in Bagley will be at the Bagley Hockey…
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Ladies On The Loose Saturday In Fertile
FERTILE, MN—It’s being called a day of shopping, dining and fun. The third annual Ladies on the Loose event takes place in Fertile this Saturday. Valerie Wagner, one of the organizers of the event, tells us what will be happening. Wagner says there will be buckets at each location where you can register for a…
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Checking Your House
Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has reminders about keeping your home warm this winter—and keeping it safe. Halverson also has a reminder about space heaters. Halverson was a recent guest on Food For Thought, which airs weekday mornings at 8:45 on KKCQ 96.7 FM.
Firefly Center News
FOSSTON, MN—The Firefly Center For Art and Wellbeing in Fosston is holding a class on making mosaics in February. Bonnie Stewart, vice chair of the Firefly Center, has details. The $20 fee includes the supplies. Stewart also says the Firefly Center will take part in Giving Hearts Day on February 13. And that website is:…
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Winger Woman Sentenced For Stabbing
A woman from Winger has been sentenced to 86 months in prison after stabbing a man outside a bar last January. 20-year-old Jayden Marie Ray was originally charged with attempted murder, first degree assault and second degree assault. She was convicted of first degree assault, while the other two charges were dismissed. On January 14…
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