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A Crookston man is facing six federal counts after a grand jury indicted him on charges of filing false tax returns and submitting fraudulent refund claims totaling more than $500,000. Philip Nelson Green was indicted March 17 in U.S. District Court in the District of Minnesota. He faces four counts of filing false tax returns…
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You’ve probably seen solar panels at area farms. Have you ever wondered how solar panels and animals coexist? The University of Minnesota Extension is holding a webinar soon about what’s called solar grazing. Sabrina Florentino is an alternative livestock systems educator for University of Minnesota extension. Years ago there were concerns that people and…
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A bill that would have lowered Minnesota license tab fees to pre-2023 levels failed to advance in the House transportation committee. State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks says the Legislature has to cut down on spending. Meanwhile, there’s another bill about license tabs being considered in St. Paul—this one would raise the fees.
Minnesota State Representative Michelle Fischbach has been named a Small Business Deduction Champion by the National Federation of Independent Business, a group that advocates for small businesses. The award recognizes members of Congress who were instrumental in securing the permanent 20% Small Business Deduction. This tax provision prevents a significant tax hike on over 33…
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A man from Ogema is facing two felony charges after allegedly assaulting a peace officer and attempting to grab a knife during a struggle. According to court documents filed in Becker County District Court, 21-year-old Dustin Eugene Jack of Ogema is charged with fourth-degree assault of a peace officer causing demonstrable bodily harm, and felony…
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ST. PAUL, MN—A bill has been proposed in the Minnesota Legislature that would allow law enforcement to enter a residence unannounced to check any firearms you might have. R&J News asked State Representative Steve Gander of East Grand Forks about the chances of such a bill passing. Last weekend, Gander was endorsed by District 1…
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GARY, MN—The Norman and Mahnomen County branch of Project Linus is having a “Make A Blanket Day” this Saturday, March 28, at the Good News Church in Gary. Kay Oakland is the coordinator for Norman and Mahnomen Counties. Oakland says she and the many volunteers have made hundreds of blankets over the last 18 years……
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FERTILE, MN—The Fertile-Beltrami School’s Junior High Class Play will be performed on Saturday. Fertile-Beltrami Counselor Amanda Bosman talks about the play. Again, admission is free. “Mystery on 13th Street” will be performed Saturday at 2 and 7pm at the Fertile-Beltrami School.
FERTILE, MN—Fertile-Beltrami school counselor Amanda Bosman goes over this week’s news.
SHEVLIN, MN—Two women were injured in a two vehicle accident Tuesday morning in Clearwater County. The Minnesota State Patrol says the crash happened at 7:45am at US Highway 2 and County Road 23 in Shevlin. An SUV driven by 46-year-old Jessica Campbell of Fosston was eastbound on Highway 2 when it collided with an SUV…
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