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The Minnesota State Patrol has identified the two men who died after a crash on Highway 9 Sunday morning. The crash report says the driver, 28-year-old Isaac Schultz of Fergus Falls died, as did his passenger, 28-year-old James Mork. The crash happened just after 5:30 AM on Sunday, Jan. 28. The State Patrol says Schultz…
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The Mayville Public Library has been quiet for about three weeks. The library closed in early January when librarian Margaret Rice asked to go on medical leave. Then on January 12, Rice passed away at her home. Since then, the library has remained closed with no reopening date on the horizon. The Mayville Library Board’s…
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The National Weather Service has released its 90 day flood outlook for the Red River Valley in western Minnesota and eastern North Dakota. The good news is there’s a less than 35 percent chance of major flooding across the Red River basin—that’s considered low. There is a medium risk–a 35 to 65 percent chance–of flooding…
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HILLSBORO, ND—The Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Department is holding a new fundraiser Saturday night at the Hillsboro Armory. Hillsboro firefighter Matt Miller has details. Miller talks about the door prizes that will be available. Tickets for the 50 gun raffle are sold out, but you can still get tickets for the banquet at Olsen Hardware…
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CROOKSTON, MN—A Crookston homeless shelter has been awarded a large grant from the State of Minnesota. Care and Share Board Chairman Tom Anderson has the information. Anderson talks about Care and Share’s buildings. No word yet when work will begin on these renovations.
We wrap up our conversation with retiring Minnesota State Representative Deb Kiel with a look at the upcoming Legislative session, which begins on February 12. She says there could be a renewed look at the sick and safe time law passed a year ago. Kiel says she also expects discussion on end of life decisions. …
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The Waubun/Ogema/White Earth School is getting ready for its annual Sno Daze in early February. Britani Ferencik with Waubun High School tells us who is on the Sno Daze Court. Waubun’s Sno Daze coronation will be Monday, February 5 at 9am. The public is invited to attend.
HAWLEY, MN—The annual Wild Game Feed in Hawley is this Saturday night at the Hawley Alliance Church. Gary Ronsberg, one of the “Band of Brothers” who puts on the wild game feed, talks about the event. Ronsberg tells us what’s on the menu. Sam Bauer from Cormorant will be the featured speaker… and there will…
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HAWLEY, MN—Hawley High School will be filled with actors the next two Saturdays. Hawley High Principal Kelly Anderson says they’ll be hosting one act play competitions. Once again, admission is free and the first play begins at 9am Saturday at Hawley High School.
CROOKSTON, MN—Here’s an update to a story R&J News has been following. The Care and Share homeless shelter in Crookston held a fundraiser last Saturday to raise money for a cargo van. Care and Share Board Chairman Tom Anderson says “Open Hearts, Open Doors” was a big success. Anderson says he’s grateful for the community’s…
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