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On Thursday’s “Food For Thought” program on KKCQ Radio, Tom Lano spoke with a newcomer to the Polk County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Titan Engen is a native of Gary. In the coming days, R&J News will hear from Chet Carlson of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department about the education path one should take to get…
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HILLSBORO, ND—Over two dozen people attended a community meeting in Hillsboro Thursday night about the proposed Herberg Dairy that would be built near Hillsboro. The meeting was organized by Dakota Resource Council, a group that says it “protects rural communities from undesirable growth.” Speakers from the Council claim Riverview Dairy, the company that would build…
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BAGLEY, MN—One of Friday’s events at the Clearwater County Fair will be the talent contest. Lacey Noska, the coordinator of the talent contest, talks about the turnout so far. Noska tells us about the talents that will be on display. The talent show at the Clearwater County Fair will start at 2pm Friday. It will…
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The Ada A’s are on their way to the Iron Range this weekend for the Region 10C playoffs. The A’s will face the host team, Hibbing, in the first game of the double elimination tournament Saturday night. A’s Coach Mike Erickson was asked if his team has faced Hibbing this year. You can hear the…
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The American Hospital Association has presented Essentia Health with the prestigious AHA Dick Davidson NOVA Award for hospital-led collaborative efforts to improve community health. Essentia was recognized for its Resourceful program…which connects community members with thousands of programs that provide free or reduced cost services. WeAreResourceful.org (Pictured: Dr. David Herman of Essentia Health)
Wednesday night in Halstad there was a meeting about being prepared for an emergency. There was discussion about having emergency kits and having food and prescription medications. Along with that, Norman County Emergency Management Director Garry Johanson said the Landmark Gym—the former Norman County West School Gym—could be approved as a FEMA shelter. And Johanson…
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North Dakota State has three players on the 30-man preseason watch list for the 2024 Buck Buchanan Award, presented annually to the top defensive player in Division I FCS college football. Now in its 30th year, the award is named for legendary defensive lineman Junious “Buck” Buchanan, who starred at Grambling State as part of his Hall…
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A group that says it has concerns over the proposed Herberg Dairy near Hillsboro will hold a community meeting Thursday night in Hillsboro. Sam Wagner is a community organizer with the Dakota Resource Council. Wagner talks about the Council’s concerns about the new dairy. The proposed $180 million dairy would house 25,000 cows. The Dakota…
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With the Clearwater County Fair going on this week, Clearwater County Sheriff Darin Halverson has some advice that can make your trip to the fair more pleasant. Halverson’s first suggestion is that you have a good ratio of adults and children. Halverson also reminds you to lock your car and keep valuables out of sight.…
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There will be a firearms safety field day in Ada on Sunday, September 8 from 1pm to 7pm. A student must be 11 years old before the class start date listed above and have completed the online course in order to be eligible to take this class. Bring online completion voucher to class. Parent or Guardian…
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