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Democrats in the Minnesota Senate held a press conference on Tuesday afternoon to respond to threats made by the federal government to dismantle the US Department of Education. Senator Mary Kunesh (New Brighton) responded to these threats, and told us the financial impact this could have on Minnesota Schools. Senator Heather Gustafson (Vadnais Heights) highlighted…
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The Farm bill is something that has been top of mind for producers over the last couple years, as congress has not been able to reach an agreement on a new one. Jim Callan of James Callan Associates tells us when he thinks we may see a Farm Bill, and where it lies with other…
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The Department of Veterans Affairs have made even more cancers presumptive for services which will make it easier for veterans to get the services they’re entitled to. Norman County veterans Service Officer John Rosenberger tells us more. Rosenberger says veterans who have been denied care in the past for these cancers should be proactive, and…
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The Hawley School District held their annual Spelling Bee last week, and the results are in. Elementary Principal Chris Ellingson tells us how this year’s spelling bee went, and who will be moving on. Ellingson also gave an update on the school’s ongoing renovation project. For more news from the Hawley School District tune into…
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R&J Ag Reporter Nick Revier is at the American Sugarbeet Growers Association meeting in San Diego, and had the chance to talk with George Cough of Bayer Crop Science. With a new presidential administration now in Washington, some major changes are expected to happen in crop protection regulation. Cough tells us how much change he…
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The Mahnomen City Council is looking to hire a new prosecutor, and the City Council took the next step in the search at their council meeting on Monday night. City Administrator Taylor Guenther tells us what the council decided. During the meeting the City’s Engineer also discussed a massive street project that the city is…
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Giving Hearts Day is on February 13, and it offers a chance for area residents to support their favorite local non-profits. Kimberly Vosseteig Director of Red Cross Eastern North Dakota & Northwest Minnesota says they are participating this year, and she encourages people interested in making a donation to consider them. If you can’t donate…
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This Saturday hundreds of fishermen will be taking to North Twin Lake in Naytahwaush for the Annual White Earth Fishing Derby. Ashley Zurn of White Earth Natural Resources gives us a preview of the day. Zurn says the derby is a perfect chance for new fishermen to give ice fishing a try, while also giving…
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The Win-E-Mac School will be celebrating their annual Snowfest Week this week. Win-E-Mac Activities Director Brady Langemo tells us how students will be celebrating throughout the week. Langemo says the school will also be hosting their annual Triple A Awards Banquet on Wednesday evening. For more news and announcements from the Win-E-Mac School District tune…
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The staff at Itasca State Park has another full month of programs and activities planned for the month of February, and all are invited to come and see what the park has to offer. Itasca Lead Interpretive Naturalist Connie Cox previews some of the events they have planned for early February. Cox also previewed some…
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