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Polk County facing budget questions with state funding cuts

There’s been a lot of talk in the Minnesota Legislature about budget cuts as a deficit looms, but this has left many budget questions for county commissions across the state. Polk County Commissioner Joan Lee says this is because the cuts aren’t really cuts, as local governments will be left with the bill for these…
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May 13, 2025 0

Community Picnic at Benedictine Living Community – Ada 

Benedictine Living Community – Ada invites you to their Community Picnic on Wednesday Afternoon. Benedictine Living Community Executive Director Morgan Hviding (Vy-ding) gives us a preview of the event.  Hviding says Benedictine Living Community will be celebrating National Nurses Week all week long, and she speaks more on the importance of nurses at places like…
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May 13, 2025 0

Local priest discusses election of new Pope 

Last week, the Catholic Church was introduced to Pope Leo XIV, and both Catholics, and non Catholics across the globe are talking about what this may mean for the church moving forward, as well as the significance of this selection. During his sermon on Sunday, Norman County priest Fr. Raul Perez-Cobo talked about the significance…
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May 13, 2025 0

Senator Kevin Cramer discusses trade policy, and Farm Bill 

Trade, and tariffs has been one of the main talking points coming out of Washington DC since Donald Trump took office this January, and many producers are calling for more stability in trade policy. US Senator Kevin Cramer (R-North Dakota) says that he feels things are starting to settle down, and get results when it…
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May 13, 2025 0

Twin Valley City Council Meets 

The Twin Valley City Council held a public hearing regarding the road project at Herold Court during their meeting on Monday night. Twin Valley Mayor Mike Bolton says after a lot of positive feedback from residents, the council decided to move forward with the project.  Bolton says the Twin Valley sewer project is also nearing…
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May 12, 2025 0

Extreme fire danger across most of Minnesota

Most of Minnesota is currently in an extreme fire danger, and the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties. Joe Rucinski of the Minnesota DNR explains why the fire danger is so high at this time.  Because of these extreme conditions, Rucinski says that it’s important for people to do their…
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May 12, 2025 0

Extreme fire danger across most of Minnesota 

Most of Minnesota is currently in an extreme fire danger, and the National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for 80 counties. Joe Rucinski of the Minnesota DNR says fire crews have been battling multiple wildfires in the Bagley area.  Rucinski also explains why the fire danger is so high at this time.  Because…
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May 12, 2025 0

Farm and Field 5-7-2025

Sponsored by: Grant Arends Brandon Weber Evan Skaurud Mitch Coulter Neil Rockstad Adam Stalborger Danny Brandt Jermey Sather Mike Thompson Blair Hoseth Mark Botel


May 12, 2025 0

Plan a trip to Itasca State Park this Memorial Day weekend 

Memorial Day weekend is still a couple weeks away, but if you’re planning out your holiday plans the staff at Itasca State Park ask that you consider visiting Itasca. Park Naturalist Connie Cox says they have a number of fun activities going on this Memorial Day Weekend, and she highlights some of the programs going…
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May 12, 2025 0

Hawley Spring Musical is this week 

The Hawley Theatre Program invites you to the school this week, as they will be performing their rendition of “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Light Thief”. Hawley student, and one of the musical’s leads Dani Gunning gives us a preview of the show.  R&J News’ Kevin Kochmann talks with Gunning about her role in…
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May 12, 2025 0