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In the third part of R&J News’ interview with Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, she was asked about the farm bill and how it’s progressing in Congress. Then we asked where’s the holdup in passing a farm bill? In Thursday’s installment, Fischbach talks about investing in rural America.
On Monday night, the Lake Park-Audubon School Board held its monthly meeting. Superintendent Dr. Tim Godfrey says one school board member will be leaving earlier than expected. Lynn Kaiser’s seat will remain vacant after the July 18 board meeting. Also on Monday, Godfrey says the budget for 2024-25 was approved. Godfrey talked about where the…
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On Monday’s Food For Thought program on KKCQ, Fosston Police Chief Phil Juve spoke about Minnesota TZD. The goal of Minnesota TZD is to have no more than 225 traffic deaths in the state by 2025. So far in 2024, there have been 187 traffic deaths in Minnesota.
Earlier this month, Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach joined six other Republicans in the US House asking Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett for details on the Feeding Our Future scandal. Over $250 million of COVID relief money was sent to Feeding Our Future with the idea the money would be used for food…
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A driver who stopped to go after a stray cat on I-29 ended up as part of a two car accident Monday afternoon in Fargo. According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, it happened shortly before 3pm on the south side of the tri-level. 25-year-old Hailey Kindem was southbound on I-29 when she saw a…
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Minnesota Republicans in the US House are asking Governor Tim Walz to immediately submit a Major Declaration Declaration request for communities affected by recent flooding. In a letter sent to the Governor, the lawmakers say “the damage from this flooding has impacted many Minnesotan families. Homes, businesses, community buildings, and public areas are under water.…
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Last week, R&J News had a chance to speak to Minnesota 7th District Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach about several issues facing Minnesotans. We asked her first, what are the greatest concerns Minnesotans say they have? And while there’s talk about a border wall at the southern US border, Fischbach says there’s nothing like that at the…
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The 2024 Norman County Fair is now in the history books. With a recap of the fair, R&J Broadcasting’s Jim Birkemeyer speaks with Norman County Fair Board President Don Merkens.
ADA, MN—On Saturday, June 29,2024, the World of Outlaws late model cars will be racing for the first time at the Norman County Raceway in Ada. Jake Bitker, the owner of the Norman County Raceway, says he will have plenty to do getting ready for the World of Outlaws. The World of Outlaws will be…
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A staple of any fair is a fruit pie contest. Thursday night, the Norman County Fair held its annual Fruit Pie Baking Contest. There were ten entries…and the competition was close, with one point separating first and second place. The winner…for the fourth consecutive year….was Katherine Petry. She talks about her winning pie. Petry won…
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